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Matthew
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Matthew Agius is Senior Reporter on Law and Court Affairs at MaltaToday. He is also a Legal Procurator and Commissioner for Oaths. Prior to reading Law at the University of Malta, Matthew served in the British Army.

Two men fined €15,000 each for illegally launching fireworks from a field
Court & Police

Two men fined €15,000 each for illegally launching fireworks from a field
Charges of having negligently caused serious injury to a man as a result of...
Former Untours CEO denies handing voter database to C-Planet, alleges perjury
Court & Police

Former Untours CEO denies handing voter database to C-Planet, alleges perjury
A database containing 337,384 records of Maltese voters’ personal...
Woman accused of partner's attempted murder says she stabbed him in self-defence
Court & Police

Woman accused of partner's attempted murder says she stabbed him in self-defence
The woman said she filed over 12 police reports about her partner, with 12...
Woman charged with defrauding 'at least' 27 people out of €300,000 in government housing swindle
Court & Police

Woman charged with defrauding 'at least' 27 people out of €300,000 in government housing swindle
The woman is accused of taking around €300,000 from at least 27 people in...
Student charged with covert filming of colleagues using MCAST bathrooms
Court & Police

Student charged with covert filming of colleagues using MCAST bathrooms
18-year-old MCAST student placed under supervision and treatment order...
MaltaToday cleared of contempt of court, magistrate stresses need to update law
Court & Police

MaltaToday cleared of contempt of court, magistrate stresses need to update law
Two cases of contempt of court filed against MaltaToday after the publication...
Nexia, Hillman lawyers claim ‘witch hunt’ in arguments against freezing orders
Court & Police

Nexia, Hillman lawyers claim ‘witch hunt’ in arguments against freezing orders
The defence lawyers argue that the freezing orders should have been imposed on...
Judge critical of decision to refer case to constitutional court without hearing evidence
Court & Police

Judge critical of decision to refer case to constitutional court without hearing evidence
A judge has criticised a court’s decision to uphold a constitutional...
Alleged conman Patrick Spiteri gets measly €2,000 in fair trial complaint
Court & Police

Alleged conman Patrick Spiteri gets measly €2,000 in fair trial complaint
Disbarred lawyer Patrick Spiteri will receive just €2,000 in...
Caruana Galizia libel: Cardona tells court public pressure was a factor when filing counter warrant
Court & Police

Caruana Galizia libel: Cardona tells court public pressure was a factor when filing counter warrant
The ex-minister testified in a case filed by the Caruana Galizia heirs...
Attempt to use other person's passport lands man seven-month prison sentence
Court & Police

Attempt to use other person's passport lands man seven-month prison sentence
Man arrested at the airport after immigration officers suspected him...
No bail for British man charged with trafficking eight grams of cannabis
Court & Police

No bail for British man charged with trafficking eight grams of cannabis
Man was arrested after a police officer spotted him selling eight grams of...
Man charged with arson attack at Ħal Far Detention Centre
Court & Police

Man charged with arson attack at Ħal Far Detention Centre
A Malian man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on charges...
Murder victim had 45 stab wounds, blood found in accused’s bedroom
Court & Police

Murder victim had 45 stab wounds, blood found in accused’s bedroom
An autopsy carried out on Mario Farrugia’s remains revealed that he had...
Court gives Security Service one week to exhibit George Degiorgio phone tap warrant
Court & Police

Court gives Security Service one week to exhibit George Degiorgio phone tap warrant
George and Alfred Degiorgio are requesting the cancellation of criminal...
Malta found to have breached human rights by denying IVF due to woman's age
Court & Police

Malta found to have breached human rights by denying IVF due to woman's age
The European Court of Human Rights has declared that the local health...
Thief released on bail, pending pre-sentencing report
Court & Police

Thief released on bail, pending pre-sentencing report
A man from Valletta has been released on bail, pending a pre-sentencing report,...
Woman admits to stealing from Valletta jeweller while on probation
Court & Police

Woman admits to stealing from Valletta jeweller while on probation
Her lawyer asked the court to convert itself into a drug court because of the...
Prison visitor's rights breached when she was not informed of her right to refuse a strip search
Court & Police

Prison visitor's rights breached when she was not informed of her right to refuse a strip search
A judge has ruled that a woman's rights were breached when prison guards...
Europol expert exhibits report on more than 20 items seized during police Maksar raids
Court & Police

Europol expert exhibits report on more than 20 items seized during police Maksar raids
Robert Agius and Jamie Vella are charged with supplying the bomb that killed...
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