Austin Mallia argues against life sentence as court decides on punishment
After facing a 7-2 guilty verdict in front of a jury, Mallia’s defence team is arguing against a harsh prison term
Appeal dismissed in camping shop compensation case over construction works
The Court of Appeal upholds a ruling rejecting claims that nearby construction works forced a Birkirkara camping shop to close
Man admits to dangerous driving without licence or insurance

23-year-old man admitted to driving without a licence or insurance in Żejtun...

23-year-old man admitted to driving without a licence or...

Wife forgives husband, wants reconciliation despite ‘severe’ risk assessment

Victim tells court she will take responsibility to avoid future incidents caused by external stress, declines protection order

Victim tells court she will take responsibility to avoid...

Man pleads guilty after motorised bicycle collision leaves teenager permanently injured

22-year-old man from Lija released on bail after traffic collision that left a 16-year-old boy with permanent injuries, including the loss of a testicle

22-year-old man from Lija released on bail after traffic...

Man gets suspended sentence for routinely disturbing downstairs neighbours

Accused man found guilty of systematically disturbing neighbours, with a total 12 copybook pages documenting the dates and times of disturbances

Accused man found guilty of systematically disturbing...

‘It-Tito’ acquitted of double arson after prosecution fails to bridge probative gap

Magistrate rules CCTV footage and missing forensic evidence insufficient to prove Jesmond Cassar’s involvement in 2020 car fires beyond reasonable doubt

Magistrate rules CCTV footage and missing forensic evidence...

Two seriously injured in Gżira accident

Two seriously injured in a traffic accident in Gżira early on Sunday morning

Two seriously injured in a traffic accident in Gżira early...

Man arrested in Marsa over suspected cannabis trafficking

Police say suspect found with 30 packets of cannabis as force reiterates...

Police say suspect found with 30 packets of cannabis as...

Paschalino Cefai charged with assaulting partner, breaching bail conditions

A 46-year-old repeat offender from Żebbuġ, Gozo remanded in custody after alleged domestic incident in Birkirkara

A 46-year-old repeat offender from Żebbuġ, Gozo remanded...

Man granted bail after admitting to downloading child sex abuse material

Court orders pre-sentencing report as 31-year-old, who pleaded guilty to possessing material involving children under nine, placed under supervision

Court orders pre-sentencing report as 31-year-old, who...

Bormla panther: Police investigations into case still ongoing

Police spokesperson refuses to answer questions on whether black panther caught...

Police spokesperson refuses to answer questions on whether...

Public official admits to misappropriation and fraud charges

The court took into consideration his clean criminal record and early admission

The court took into consideration his clean criminal record...

Constitutional court awards €18,500 for 20-year delay in criminal proceedings

The court found extensive delays attributable to the State, which is duty-bound to organise its judicial system to comply with the right to a fair trial

The court found extensive delays attributable to the State,...

Joseph Muscat loses rights breach claim over Vitals magisterial inquiry

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat’s application claiming a breach of his right to a fair hearing during the hospitals concession magisterial inquiry is...

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat’s application...

Fraudster who used fake bank apps to swindle victims denied bail

Tammy Caruana, the woman who allegedly posed as a bank to scam around 200...

Tammy Caruana, the woman who allegedly posed as a bank to...

Court acquits man of armed robbery from Qormi CFC outlet

Prosecution’s case fails due to unclear CCTV identification, inconsistent...

Prosecution’s case fails due to unclear CCTV...

Appeal lodged against two 14-storey hotels in Tas-Sliema upheld

Planning Tribunal upholds appeal filed by residents, environmental...

Planning Tribunal upholds appeal filed by residents,...

Fraudster used text messages, fake bank apps to swindle hundreds of victims

Court hears how Tammy Caruana’s alleged fraud operations were identified after police received an anonymous letter outlining her operations

Court hears how Tammy Caruana’s alleged fraud...

State ordered to pay €254,000 over 'derisory' rent of Labour's Valletta club as tenants escape eviction

Constitutional Court rules owners of a prime Republic Street property, used as a Labour Party club for 70 years, suffered a breach of their fundamental rights...

Constitutional Court rules owners of a prime Republic...