Fenech Trial Continues; New Rape Trial Begins; PM Blamed for Power Crisis
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In a significant day for the country's judiciary, the judge in the high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial continued her address to the jurors, emphasizing their role as "sovereign judges of fact" and reminding them of the presumption of innocence. The father of the slain journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, was notably present in court.
Adding to the day's legal news, a new jury trial commenced, focusing on an individual accused of the alleged rape and sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl. This marks the start of another serious criminal proceeding.
Meanwhile, the ongoing power crisis drew sharp criticism from an editorial which directly attributed responsibility to Prime Minister Robert Abela, citing the government's perceived inability to resolve repeated blackouts.