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Murder/Manslaughter

Malta attorney general set to appeal acquittal in journalist murder trial

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech steps out of court after he was acquitted of conspiracy to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech steps out of court after he was acquitted of conspiracy to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Lindsay Clancy trial over killing her children ends in mistrial

Defendant Lindsay Clancy looking at the jury at the conclusion of her murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Sept 4.
Defendant Lindsay Clancy looking at the jury at the conclusion of her murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Sept 4.

Acquittal in journalist murder trial stirs tensions in Malta

People protest outside Auberge de Castille, the office of Malta's Prime Minister, after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of conspiracy and complicity to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
People protest outside Auberge de Castille, the office of Malta's Prime Minister, after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of conspiracy and complicity to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and its aftermath

FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator holds up an image of assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, during a protest in Valletta, Malta, February 16, 2025.  REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi/File photo
FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator holds up an image of assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, during a protest in Valletta, Malta, February 16, 2025.  REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi/File photo

Malta court clears businessman over murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech speaks to the media after he was acquitted of conspiracy to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech speaks to the media after he was acquitted of conspiracy to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 2, 2026

Bank of America vice-president Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing

People looking on at the scene of the stabbings in New York’s Times Square on Aug 31. According to ABC7 New York, a woman stabbed two people before confronting police.
People looking on at the scene of the stabbings in New York’s Times Square on Aug 31. According to ABC7 New York, a woman stabbed two people before confronting police.

Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murder in Tupac Shakur case 

Duane Davis was accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac Shakur, who was one of rap’s most commercially successful and influential artists.
Duane Davis was accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac Shakur, who was one of rap’s most commercially successful and influential artists.

North Carolina girl, 17, who live-streamed fatal attack on California mosque, charged with murder

Sarah Lindsey Santiago was charged on Aug 31 with the murder of three men in a mosque in San Diego.
Sarah Lindsey Santiago was charged on Aug 31 with the murder of three men in a mosque in San Diego.

Singer D4vd, charged with murdering and dismembering teen, dismisses lawyer

Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is accused of stabbing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl who threatened to expose their secret relationship.
Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is accused of stabbing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl who threatened to expose their secret relationship.

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