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  "id": 5174952,
  "title": "Malta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-businessman-acquitted-of-journalists-murder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:21:00.000Z",
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  "account": "Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb in 2017. Fenech, 44, was accused of commissioning the attack, following Caruana Galizia's investigations into suspected corruption in Malta's politics and business sectors. Caruana Galizia, 53 at the time, was driving near her home when the bomb exploded. She had faced around 40 libel suits at the time of her death. Fenech faced up to life in prison if found guilty, but was cleared of both murder complicity and criminal association charges by a jury with an 8-1 decision. He maintained his innocence, stating he had not wanted Caruana Galizia dead due to an impending investigation. After the verdict, Caruana Galizia's family criticized the lack of institutional reforms, emphasizing the need to ensure no one faces similar risks. Five individuals were convicted in connection to the murder, with three found guilty of carrying it out.",
  "summary": "Yorgen Fenech was suspected to have masterminded the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, whose family continue to demand justice for her killing.",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-businessman-acquitted-of-plotting-journalist-caruana-galizia",
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        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/a-jury-in-malta-acquits-a-businessman-in-the-killing-of-reporter",
        "published": "2026-09-02T19:48:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Malta jury clears suspect mastermind businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-jury-clears-suspect-mastermind-businessman-in-daphne-caruana",
        "published": "2026-09-02T20:08:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Malta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-businessman-acquitted-of-journalists-murder-5179173",
        "published": "2026-09-02T21:21:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Malta: Businessman Acquitted of Journalist's Murder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-businessman-acquitted-of-journalists-murder-5182325",
        "published": "2026-09-02T21:51:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist's murder case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-acquits-tycoon-yorgen-fenech-in-investigative-journalists",
        "published": "2026-09-02T21:56:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/malta-businessman-found-not-guilty-in-car-bomb-killing-of-journalist",
        "published": "2026-09-02T23:59:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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