Yorgen Fenech Denies Ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder in Court

2026-08-22T11:02:03.455+00:00 · Updated 2026-08-22T11:03:58.49+00:00

Yorgen Fenech, accused of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, took the witness stand today, denying any involvement in ordering her killing. This follows the judge's decision yesterday to allow the trial to continue after the defence requested the jury be discharged.

During his testimony, Fenech stated, "I never gave the order to kill Daphne." He also provided an alibi, claiming he was travelling in the United States in April 2017. This period is significant as it is when self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma alleged that Fenech had instructed him to arrange the journalist's murder.

Fenech also spoke about his arrest, describing it as a "massive charade." He told the court that he would have preferred to die rather than run away from his children, implying he had no intention of fleeing justice.

Further claims made by Fenech included an assertion that Melvin Theuma, the self-confessed middleman, received information from a "pig of a Commissioner." These statements were made as part of his direct examination in the ongoing trial.

Yorgen Fenech, currently on trial, continued his testimony today, providing further details regarding the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He stated in court that he had given money to Melvin Theuma, which he understood was intended for the hitmen involved in the assassination.

However, Fenech firmly denied that he had ever paid for the homicide itself. This testimony comes as part of his ongoing account of the events surrounding the murder.

Fenech also recounted his version of the interactions and events involving former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri and Melvin Theuma, which he claimed led to his eventual arrest.