Occupy Justice has condemned Neville Gafà’s actions after he placed placards at the makeshift memorial for murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Valletta.
Gafà claimed he was exercising his right to free speech by posting placards that highlighted issues from Caruana Galizia’s past, including news stories on domestic violence charges and a VAT repayment.
He argued that the memorial was a “symbol of free speech” and said his actions were a test to see “how well activists can respect other people’s freedom of expression.”
Occupy Justice responded sharply, describing Gafà’s actions as nothing more than “a petty, attention-seeking stunt” aimed at vilifying Caruana Galizia even after her death.
The group wrote how Gafà reportedly stalked Caruana Galizia the day before she was killed and accused him of continuing to act with impunity, protected by his “puppet-masters.”
They labeled him “a small man” who had once been implicated in the Libyan visa scandal but had yet to face justice.
The group expressed frustration, stating Gafà’s actions demonstrate how little has changed in Malta since Caruana Galizia’s assassination seven years ago.
They questioned what the Prime Minister thought of a political operative denigrating a murdered journalist on the eve of the anniversary of her death, calling Gafà’s behaviour “pathetic” and irrelevant.
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