Yorgen Fenech acquittal makes international headlines

The news of Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal has made international headlines on Thursday morning.

News sources such as the BBC, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Reuters, and AP News have all covered the verdict, which found Yorgen Fenech on all charges he faced for his supposed involvement in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

“Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder,” read one headline on The Guardian, which noted that the verdict is expected to be appealed by the prosecution.

“The verdict came as a blow not only to the victim’s family, but to the politicians and campaigners who regard the case as a landmark action in the fight to protect press freedom in Europe,” it said.

The BBC led with a similar title, explaining that Fenech was cleared of both counts by an 8-1 margin after eight hours of deliberation by the jury, the Reuters news agency reported.