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Fenech Acquitted in Caruana Galizia Murder Trial

9/4/2026

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Yorgen Fenech Acquitted

Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of murder and conspiracy by an 8-1 jury.
Attorney General announced an appeal will be filed within the 15-working-day legal window.
Judge Edwina Grima ordered the case evidence to be sent to the police commissioner for further action.
Caruana Galizia’s family said the verdict denied her deserved justice.
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola pledged to keep fighting for justice.

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Real Madrid Investigation

Real Madrid opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raúl Asencio after his drink-driving conviction.
Coach José Mourinho said Asencio remains in his plans despite the club investigation.
He was fined €14,400 and banned from driving eight months after a 0.90 mg/l breath test.
Three teammates received suspended sentences, restraining orders, a three-year ban from working with minors and a sexual re-education course.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Calciopoli scandal, exposed in May 2006, forced Juventus to forfeit two Serie A titles and incur a €27 million fine. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) oversaw the investigation, imposing a 30-point deduction on the club and revoking its 2005 championship. Similarly, Malta’s Attorney General pursued an appeal after Yorgen Fenech’s 8-1 acquittal, while Real Madrid opened disciplinary action against Raúl Asencio after his €14,400 fine. Both episodes underscore how governing bodies—from FIGC to European Parliament president Roberta Metsola—enforce accountability, shaping future legal and sporting standards across Europe.

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Yorgen Fenech Acquitted

Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of murder and conspiracy by an 8-1 jury.
Attorney General announced an appeal will be filed within the 15-working-day legal window.
Judge Edwina Grima ordered the case evidence to be sent to the police commissioner for further action.
Caruana Galizia’s family said the verdict denied her deserved justice.
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola pledged to keep fighting for justice.

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