Tilmann Kleinjung zum Freispruch im Fall Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta
Summary
This episode examines the acquittal of Maltese businessman Jorgen Fenech, who was charged as the mastermind behind the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Correspondent Tilman Kleinjung explains that a jury found the prosecution’s evidence, including a key witness and financial motives, insufficient to prove his guilt. The verdict has sparked outrage in Malta, with demonstrations and strong condemnation from the victim’s family, opposition parties, and civil rights groups who demand full accountability. The segment also highlights the precarious state of press fr…
Topics discussed
Background on Daphne Caruana Galizia case and verdict
Court reasoning for the acquittal of the mastermind
Evidence presented by the prosecution
Jury decision and public reaction in Malta
Reaction of the victim's family
Family's disappointment over institutional failures
Civil society and opposition response
Protests and calls for full accountability
Impact on press freedom and journalist safety
Malta's ranking in international press freedom indices
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