Jury acquits suspect of high-profile murder
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An 8-1 jury verdict clearing Lorin Scicluna of the murder of Lassana Cisse has been met with accusations that the justice system is broken. Scicluna was found guilty of two charges, including grievously injuring another man, but cleared of seven others. It has since emerged that he rejected a 30-year plea deal just days before the trial began.
The government is defending budget measures targeting non-EU workers despite warnings from doctors that the impact on hospital staffing will be devastating. Prime Minister Robert Abela has called for a mature debate on the policy, which reportedly blindsided his own cabinet. Meanwhile, the revolving door of administration continues: Roderick Galdes secured a new government management role just 48 hours after resigning his previous post.
Police at the Freeport are investigating 14kg of cocaine discovered on a cargo ship, while motorists spent the morning navigating Salini Road after heavy storms turned the tarmac into a river. In the property market, rising prices and rents are currently offsetting a decline in the total number of sales.