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The Malta Independent front page for September 4, 2026, heavily features stories related to the Yorgen Fenech trial and its aftermath. Key developments include a planned protest to replace the monthly Daphne Caruana Galizia vigil, a parliamentary debate on the verdict, and court instructions to…
Repubblika and Occupy Justice are organizing a protest on September 16, expressing shock and horror at Yorgen Fenech's acquittal in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination case, and will now replace the monthly vigil with a solidarity protest.
Opposition Leader Alex Borg will table a motion in Parliament to debate the verdict in the Yorgen Fenech trial over the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, calling for the full implementation of the inquiry's recommendations.
The Criminal Court has directed the police to examine testimony from the Yorgen Fenech murder trial to ascertain if it warrants criminal proceedings against other individuals.
Yorgen Fenech's uncle, Raymond Fenech, was acquitted after the prosecution failed to properly charge him, allowing him to walk free.
A 47-year-old man was denied bail after being charged with multiple thefts, including a door-knocker from a Sliema residence, with footage of the incident going viral.
Matthew Caruana Galizia expressed his strong disapproval of the jury's deliberation room outcome, stating that what transpired was 'not justice but pure evil' following Yorgen Fenech's acquittal.
Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Parliament is scheduled to discuss the verdict in the Yorgen Fenech trial on Friday.
