The acquittal of a tycoon in the murder of a journalist in Malta sets a dangerous precedent, according to CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed concern regarding the acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in connection to the 2017 murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech was previously identified as the alleged mastermind behind the assassination, and his recent acquittal has been characterized by the organization as a dangerous legal precedent.