Malta journalist murder case: Arrested businessman approaches Prez seeking pardon in exchange of information
In a move which can be considered as a breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Malta journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a renowned businessman, Yorgen Fenech, who was booked in connection with the case recently, has approached the president of the country, seeking a presidential pardon in exchange of a important lead he can give to take the investigation in the case to the next level.
His lawyer has recently approached a court seeking the dismissal of the chief investigative officer of the investigative team, which investigates the sensitive murder case, on the ground of his connection with some close supporters of Malta PM Joseph Muscat, who were recently found to have links with the brutal murder.
Interestingly, the businessman has not approached the cabinet with his pardon request, but has approached the president instead.
If the aforesaid developments are closely observed, what his possible revelation can be predicted.
Since the murder of the journalist, the Malta PM is under serious pressure to leave his seat of power.
Malta, a country which is not a fan of violent protest, has already witnessed some violent protest for the first time in its history in this issue.
It seems that the future of the present government in Malta hinges on the words of the arrested businessman.
There are reports that the government has already come out openly against the idea of offering pardon to the businessman in exchange of the lead he can provide to help the investigation.
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