Tag: Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Thousands of Maltese gather in Valletta calling for justice for Daphne
Thousands of Maltese citizens have gathered in Valletta during this evening to protest for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, who faced charges of complicity in the journalist’s murder. Opposition Leader Alex Borg attended to the protest along with other PN deputies. Present was also ADPD Leader Sandra Gauci. Repubblika…
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EU Chief closes SOTEU speech with call for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
A very powerful message for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia has resounded through Europe today as the EU Commission President closed her State of the Union speech by stating that Europe should ensure that justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia is made. She said that the subject is close to her heart and that, as today…
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Labour MEPs renew campaign of hate and vilification in anticipation of today’s protest for Daphne Caruana Galizia
The Labour Party has renewed its campaign of hate against Daphne Caruana Galizia and those demanding justice for her. Labour is renewing its campaign by focusing its attacks on Peter Agius and David Casa for pressuring the European Commission to investigate Malta’s failures in its justice system and the lack of justice for Daphne Caruana…
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Melvin Theuma is a typical Mafia pentito: attacking his character only strengthens Yorgen Fenech’s case
There was nothing new or revealing about the Times of Malta interview with Melvin Theuma yesterday, but the interview also comes as Yorgen Fenech’s defence team and his supporters increase their public efforts to defend Yorgen Fenech by throwing shade on Melvin Theuma. Yorgen Fenech’s defence team has tried to bely Melvin Theuma by defaming…
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Maltese in London protest for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
A group of Maltese protesters gathered outside Malta House in London this morning to demand justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech. The peaceful gathering was organised by Maltese expatriate Jenny Oakley, who called on Maltese people living abroad to make their voices heard in support of truth, justice, accountability and…
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Daphne Caruana Galizia honoured at this year’s annual Pride March in Valletta
The Malta Gay Rights Movement organised this year’s annual Pride March in Valletta in memory of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Sion Grech and Lassana Cisse, who, in the MGRM’s words, were all victims of systemic failures of justice. MGRM said that the movement cannot stop at visibility while basic human rights and functioning justice are denied,…
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Labour Party launches attack on David Casa following announcement of fact-finding mission by the European Parliament
The Labour Party has launched an attack on PN and EPP MEP, David, Casa through its propaganda arm, ONE, accusing him of tarnishing Malta’s name abroad following a decision by the European Parliament to conduct a fact-finding mission following Yorgen Fenech’s verdict. The mission was approved by the European Parliament’s Democracy, Rule of Law and…
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Daphne’s family denounces Yorgen Fenech’s verdict at PACE hearing
Daphne Caruana Galizia’s family attended a hearing of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Wednesday, with Malta’s jury system remaining at the centre of the debate following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech. The hearing is part of the preparation of a report by Baroness Shami Chakrabarti (United Kingdom, SOC) titled “Justice…
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Victory Day celebrations overshadowed by protests for Daphne Caruana Galizia
Victory Day celebrations (Il-Vitorja) began yesterday with the laying of wreaths by the Prime Minister and Opposition representatives at the Great Siege Monument in Republic Street, Valletta.The makeshift memorial for Daphne Caruana Galizia was cleared before the official ceremonies, as has become an annual practice. The commemorations were overshadowed by a silent protest organised by…
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An explainer by a risk analyst on why Yorgen Fenech wanted to have Daphne Caruana Galizia killed
There’s a very definite and material reason why Yorgen Fenech chose to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia and it wasn’t just because he feared being outed for his corruption with Keith Schembri, Konrad Mizzi and Joseph Muscat via his secret company 17 Black. In early 2017, especially by February, Electrogas faced a severe cash-flow crisis. Its…
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Son of slain journalist expects a re-trial
Son of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Matthew said that he expects a re-trial of Yorgen Fenech after Fenech was acquitted 8 to 1 by a jury over charges that he conspired for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and criminal association. Yorgen Fenech admitted on record that he “okayed” and paid for the murder…
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Here’s how a survey could help in the selection of jurors (by Ingram Bondin)
Everyone is expecting answers on why the jurors decided to acquit Yorgen Fenech of the charges against him despite the overwhelming evidence against him. The public is also demanding answers about a survey of potential jurors conducted by Vincent Marmara on behalf of Yorgen Fenech’s legal defence team under a false name. Below is an explanation…