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An 8-1 jury verdict clearing Lorin Scicluna of the murder of Lassana Cisse has been met with accusations that the justice system is broken. Scicluna was found guilty of two charges, including grievously injuring another man, but cleared of seven others. It has since emerged that he rejected a 30-year plea deal just days before the trial began. The government is defending budget measures targeting non-EU workers despite warnings from doctors that the impact on hospital staffing will be devastating. Prime Minister Robert Abela has called for a mature debate on the policy, which reportedly blindsided his own cabinet. Meanwhile, the revolving door of administration continues: Roderick Galdes secured a new government management role just 48 hours after resigning his previous post. Police at the Freeport are investigating 14kg of cocaine discovered on a cargo ship, while motorists spent the morning navigating Salini Road after heavy storms turned the tarmac into a river. In the property market, rising prices and rents are currently offsetting a decline in the total number of sales.

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Lorin Scicluna has been acquitted of the murder of Lassana Cisse by an 8-1 jury verdict, leading to widespread public outrage and calls for the abolition of Malta's jury system. Scicluna was found guilty of grievously injuring another man and had previously refused a 30-year plea deal offered days before his trial. The organization Momentum has also condemned the acquittal, calling Malta's justice system 'broken'.

Times of Malta: Lorin Scicluna offered 30-year plea deal, but refused it

Lorin Scicluna's lawyers secured a 30-year plea deal days before his trial, which he ultimately refused.

Lovin Malta: Outrage in Malta as Lorin Scicluna Acquitted of Lassana Cisse Murder

Lorin Scicluna has been found not guilty of the murder of Lassana Cisse in an 8-1 jury verdict, leading to widespread public outrage and accusations that Malta's justice system is broken.

Malta Today: Outrage after Lassana Cisse murder accused walks free

Following the acquittal of an accused in the Lassana Cisse murder case, there is outrage, with calls for the abolition of Malta's jury system and condemnation of the verdict.

Times of Malta: 'End the jury system now': Outrage over Lassana Cisse murder acquittal

There is public outrage and calls to abolish the jury system following the acquittal in the Lassana Cisse murder case.

Times of Malta: Lorin Scicluna acquitted of Lassana Cisse murder

Lorin Scicluna has been acquitted of the charges related to the murder of Lassana Cisse.

Lovin Malta: Momentum Criticizes Acquittal in Lassana Cisse Murder Trial

The organization Momentum has strongly condemned the acquittal in the Lassana Cisse murder trial, calling Malta's justice system 'broken'.

Malta Today: Lorin Scicluna acquitted of Lassana Cisse murder but guilty of grievous injury

Lorin Scicluna has been acquitted of the murder of Lassana Cisse but found guilty of grievously injuring another man.

Lovin Malta: Lorin Scicluna Guilty of Two Charges, Cleared of Seven in Cisse Trial

In the Lassana Cisse trial, Lorin Scicluna was found guilty of two charges but cleared of seven others by the jury.

The cabinet was reportedly unaware of key budget measures targeting non-EU workers, leading to warnings from doctors that these measures could have a devastating impact on hospitals. Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended the budget, rejecting claims of discrimination and calling for a mature debate on the issue.

Times of Malta: Cabinet blindsided by budget measures targeting non-EU workers

Cabinet Unaware of Key Budget Measures Targeting Non-EU Workers; 21-Year-Old Charged with Terrorism Offences; Details of Survey Commissioned by Yorgen Fenech's Uncle Revealed

Times of Malta: Impact of TCN budget measures on hospitals could be ‘devastating', doctors warn

Doctors have issued a warning that the measures introduced in the TCN budget could have a devastating impact on hospitals.

Malta Today: Cabinet blindsided by budget measures against non-EU workers

The cabinet was reportedly unaware of budget measures targeting non-EU workers.

Malta Today: Abela rejects discriminatory claims on foreign worker budget measures

Prime Minister Abela has rejected claims that budget measures concerning foreign workers are discriminatory and called for a mature debate.

Roderick Galdes, a former Minister for Affordable Housing, has been appointed to a new government role at the National Skills Council. This appointment comes just two days after his resignation from his previous Cabinet position.

Times of Malta: Galdes given new government role two days after resignation

A government official named Galdes was appointed to a new role just two days after resigning from a previous position.

Matthew Caruana Galizia has strongly criticized a ruling in the Marmarà ethics case, describing it as 'brain-dead'.

Times of Malta: Matthew Caruana Galizia slams 'brain-dead' ruling on Marmarà ethics case

Matthew Caruana Galizia has criticized a ruling in the Marmarà ethics case, calling it 'brain-dead'.

Significant rainfall has led to severe flooding in Malta, with Salini Road reportedly transforming into a river.

Lovin Malta: Heavy Rain Turns Salini Road into a River During Malta Storms

Significant rainfall has caused severe flooding on Salini Road, transforming it into a river as storms sweep across Malta.

Police are currently investigating the discovery of 14 kilograms of cocaine found hidden on a cargo ship at the Freeport.

Malta Today: Police investigating 14kg of cocaine found on cargo ship at Freeport

Police are investigating a discovery of 14 kilograms of cocaine hidden on a cargo ship at the Freeport.

Despite a decrease in property sales, the Maltese market is seeing higher property prices and rising rents, which are helping to cushion the impact.

Malta Today: Higher property prices cushion falling sales as rents increase

Despite a decrease in property sales, higher property prices and rising rents are softening the impact on the market.

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