16 October 2017
The Guardian reported that Daphne Caruana Galizia died after a car-bomb attack near Bidnija, Malta.
The Guardian
10 June 2025
AP reported that Robert Agius and Jamie Vella were sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.
AP
1 July 2026
Yorgen Fenech went on trial in Malta over the alleged murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, and The Guardian reported that he denies all charges.
The Guardian
1 July 2026
The Guardian reported that Fenech was indicted on two counts: complicity in the voluntary homicide of Caruana Galizia, and association with a person or persons in Malta with the intention of committing a crime there.
The Guardian
1 July 2026
The Guardian reported that Malta's attorney general has called for a life sentence on the murder charge and a sentence of between 20 and 30 years on the criminal association charge if Fenech is convicted.
The Guardian
1 July 2026
The Guardian reported that prosecutors told the jury that bombers were paid €150,000 to carry out the attack; this remains a prosecution allegation in Fenech's trial.
The Guardian
1 July 2026
The Guardian reported that Fenech's legal team challenged the prosecution's interpretation of recordings attributed to Melvin Theuma and said Theuma's testimony contained 'half truths' and 'blatant lies'.
The Guardian
2 July 2026
The Guardian reported that prosecutors claimed Fenech spent more than €400,000 on legal fees for men convicted of the car bombing; this remains a prosecution allegation in Fenech's trial.
The Guardian
2 July 2026
The Guardian reported that lead prosecutor Philip Galea Farrugia described Melvin Theuma as transferring money to the bombers on Fenech's behalf; this remains a prosecution allegation in Fenech's trial.
The Guardian
2 July 2026
The Guardian reported that Fenech was on house arrest after pledging bail estimated at €50m.
The Guardian
9 July 2026
The Guardian reported that a neighbour, Francis Sant, testified in court about witnessing the explosion involving Caruana Galizia's car.
The Guardian
15 July 2026
The Guardian reported that George and Alfred Degiorgio gave court testimony naming Chris Cardona, Keith Schembri and David Gatt as involved in the murder; The Guardian also reported that Cardona, Schembri and Gatt have previously denied any involvement.
The Guardian
3 August 2026
Matthew Caruana Galizia testified that, at the time his mother was killed, he had been helping her process an Electrogas email leak and that the leak was ongoing; the judge reminded the witness that a statement about corruption in the tendering process was an opinion, not a fact.
The Guardian · added 4 Sep 2026
7 August 2026
Melvin Theuma testified that he acted as a middleman and alleged that Fenech provided €150,000 to have Daphne Caruana Galizia killed; Fenech denied the charges.
The Guardian · added 4 Sep 2026
21 August 2026
Fenech began giving testimony after waiving his right under Maltese law to refuse to give evidence at his own trial, and told the jury he was framed by police and had no role in the killing.
The Guardian · added 4 Sep 2026
22 August 2026
During a court session, Fenech identified Keith Schembri as the alleged mastermind when asked by the judge; The Guardian reported that police told the jury Schembri was never a suspect and that Schembri denied involvement in the murder.
The Guardian · added 4 Sep 2026
2 September 2026
A jury found Fenech not guilty on both counts, with AP reporting an 8-1 vote and The Guardian reporting that the counts were complicity in voluntary homicide and association with the intention of committing a crime.
AP; The Guardian · added 4 Sep 2026
2 September 2026
After the verdict, Judge Edwina Grima ordered Fenech’s release from custody, according to The Guardian.
The Guardian · added 4 Sep 2026