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Matthew
Agius

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.

Man handed five-year prison sentence over attempt to import C4
Court & Police

Man handed five-year prison sentence over attempt to import C4
Jomic Calleja Maatouk has been sentenced to five years in prison after trying...
Magistrate questions prosecution request for family court evidence in Bernice Cassar murder case
Court & Police

Magistrate questions prosecution request for family court evidence in Bernice Cassar murder case
The prosecutor accusing Roderick Cassar of murdering his wife was sent to the...
Former refugee commissioner had voiced concern over tourist boat detainees, court hears
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Former refugee commissioner had voiced concern over tourist boat detainees, court hears
Detainees held on Captain Morgan, Supreme boats are suing government for...
Sant Cassia murder: Judge rules accused unfit to stand trial
Court & Police

Sant Cassia murder: Judge rules accused unfit to stand trial
The man who shot Baron Sant Cassia dead in 1988 was previously certified...
VAT carousel fraud: defendants granted bail as €62 million case against them continues
Court & Police

VAT carousel fraud: defendants granted bail as €62 million case against them continues
Two charged over €62 million VAT fraud in April will be back in court next...
No bail for man charged over theft of cash, phone, from confectionary van
Court & Police

No bail for man charged over theft of cash, phone, from confectionary van
Man remanded in custody over aggravated theft and insults against police...
Magistrate recuses herself from Rivas murder case due to conflict of interest with defence counsel
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Magistrate recuses herself from Rivas murder case due to conflict of interest with defence counsel
The compilation of evidence against the three men charged with the murder of...
Baron Sant Cassia murder: AG does not contest psychiatrists' conclusion about defendant's mental faculties
Court & Police

Baron Sant Cassia murder: AG does not contest psychiatrists' conclusion about defendant's mental faculties
Wednesday's sitting was intended to hear Attorney General Victoria...
Man convicted of forgery in waste collection contract, alleges prejudice by magistrate
Court & Police

Man convicted of forgery in waste collection contract, alleges prejudice by magistrate
Man convicted of using forged document to win waste connection contract, files...
Jordan Azzopardi threatened to throw acid on girlfriend's face, chest and legs, court told
Court & Police

Jordan Azzopardi threatened to throw acid on girlfriend's face, chest and legs, court told
Jordan Azzopardi is also charged with threatening his girlfriend by sharing...
Lilu King associates 'bombarded' witness with demands that he mislead the court during testimony
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Lilu King associates 'bombarded' witness with demands that he mislead the court during testimony
Witness had testified to having been approached by the defendants and told to...
Joseph Muscat denies Stivala iced bun allegation in court
Court & Police

Joseph Muscat denies Stivala iced bun allegation in court
Former prime minister Joseph Muscat testifies in libel case filed by developer...
Perjury conviction declared null due to missing date, judge orders resentencing
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Perjury conviction declared null due to missing date, judge orders resentencing
Clerical error which led to a court judgement, finding a man guilty of perjury,...
Alleged domestic violence victim begs court to drop charges against 'loving father'
Court & Police

Alleged domestic violence victim begs court to drop charges against 'loving father'
The man was charged with having slightly injured the woman, held her against...
Lawyer slams justice system after bail request filed two days ago only reaches court on Thursday
Court & Police

Lawyer slams justice system after bail request filed two days ago only reaches court on Thursday
Lawyer representing seven Syrian men accused of terrorism-related offences...
Man arrested for breaking down family member's door and threatening with a knife
Court & Police

Man arrested for breaking down family member's door and threatening with a knife
A man from Birżebbuġa has been remanded in custody after allegedly breaking...
AG appeals defendant's acquittal after Msida police station rape trial
Court & Police

AG appeals defendant's acquittal after Msida police station rape trial
Last March, the 33-year-old police constable was cleared of the rape charges...
Man who escaped court receives 25-month jail sentence and €25,000 fine for theft
Court & Police

Man who escaped court receives 25-month jail sentence and €25,000 fine for theft
A 26-year-old resident of Mġarr, who had evaded guards and fled from court...
Man charged over Armier knife fight
Court & Police

Man charged over Armier knife fight
A man has been remanded in custody after being accused of carrying a prohibited...
Passenger assaults bus driver after three-hour wait at Valletta terminus
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Passenger assaults bus driver after three-hour wait at Valletta terminus
A frustrated commuter who allegedly attempted to assault a bus driver after a...
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