Yorgen Fenech Released in Caruana Galizia Murder; Press Freedom Groups Warn of Deterrence Erosion

Yorgen Fenech, the businessman convicted in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has been released, triggering criticism from press freedom organizations. The release signals a potential weakening of judicial accountability for crimes against journalists, with implications for investigative reporting in Malta and beyond.