Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

During the Maltese trial over the 2017 killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a prominent businessman was acquitted of any role, while prosecutors highlighted a pattern of sabotage, document leaks and political links that hampered the hunt for the gunmen. The proceedings underscored the difficulties faced by authorities in Malta's investigation in identifying and prosecuting those responsible.