AG Faces Resignation Calls Amid Fenech Acquittal Backlash; Reforms Deadline Set
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The political repercussions of the Yorgen Fenech acquittal escalated today, with the Nationalist Party demanding the Attorney General's resignation over alleged blunders during the trial. In response, Prime Minister Robert Abela publicly backed the Attorney General, cautioning that opposition statements could hinder the judicial process. A government minister has also announced an October deadline for reforms connected to the Daphne Caruana Galizia case.
Adding to the scrutiny, the Caruana Galizia family's lawyer has stated there are grounds to investigate potential witness collusion. Former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi weighed in, emphasizing that the country cannot ignore the far-reaching consequences of the acquittal. Government officials at Castille were reportedly 'dumbfounded' by the verdict, prompting analyses of the legal strategies that led to Fenech's freedom.
Beyond the ongoing Fenech saga, domestic news included a man hospitalized after a fire on Marsalforn's promenade and a car overturning in Ħamrun. On a positive note, volunteers conducted a kayak clean-up, successfully removing eight tires and other waste from the coastline.