Fenech's immunity plea over journalist murder denied
Yorgen Fenech, prominent businessman arrested for involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Caruana Galizia, was denied immunity by the government of Malta. Fenech, who has significant interests in retail, property, hospitality and gambling, filed a plea for immunity for his cooperation in Galizia's murder case. Fenech has been connected to powerful government officials, with two ministers being made to resign due to being involved with him.
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