Malta jury acquits alleged mastermind of 2017 car bomb slaying of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

A Maltese jury on Wednesday acquitted the businessman accused of masterminding the 2017 car bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict was delivered in Valletta, Malta, bringing a significant development to a high-profile murder trial.

The assassination of Caruana Galizia shocked Europe and triggered widespread public protests in Malta. The resulting political fallout ultimately led to the downfall of the country's prime minister.