The prosecution is reportedly considering appealing Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal, in a move that could ultimately see him face a fresh trial over the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.MaltaToday reported that prosecutors are considering challenging Wednesday’s verdict on grounds relating to the jury trial process itself, with a retrial being sought if an appeal is filed and succeeds.Under Malta’s Criminal Code, the Attorney General can appeal an acquittal, although the grounds available are more limited than those available to someone who has been convicted.An appeal would not automatically overturn Fenech’s acquittal or find him guilty. The Court of Criminal Appeal would first have to determine whether the prosecution’s grounds satisfy the legal requirements for challenging the verdict.If successful, the outcome being sought would be a new trial before the Criminal Court.The development comes after Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed on Thursday that prosecutors had a 15-day period to lodge an appeal and were still evaluating their options.Fenech walked free from court on Wednesday after the nine-member jury found him not guilty by eight votes to one on both charges following a 55-day trial.He was acquitted of complicity in the wilful homicide of Caruana Galizia and association with a person or persons for the purpose of committing a crime in Malta.The prosecution has not yet filed an appeal, with a final decision still pending.•