Man handed suspended sentence and fine for extortion and threats
The court imposed a suspended 14-month sentence and a restraining order after the accused pleaded guilty to extortion and intimidation
Jail term upheld for young driver who defied licence ban weeks after suspension
Judge says previous penalty was worth nothing after 21-year-old was found driving again just weeks after his licence had been suspended for similar offences
Roderick Cassar considering guilty plea in Bernice Cassar femicide case

Talks underway with attorney general’s office as accused weighs plea deal ahead of jury trial

Talks underway with attorney general’s office as...

Woman sustains serious injuries after car crash into pole

Police say a woman has sustained serious injuries after car crash into pole in...

Police say a woman has sustained serious injuries after car...

Cargo falls off truck at Mġarr's Gozo Ferry ticket booths

MaltaToday is informed that no injuries were reported

MaltaToday is informed that no injuries were reported

Court hears case over alleged presentation of false DNA certificate

The accused is alleged to have knowingly used a falsified document...

The accused is alleged to have knowingly used a falsified...

Teenager admits to reckless driving without a licence after police chase through residential area

The defence told the court that it was the first time Bartolo was behind a wheel and was still learning, as the car's owner was sitting in the passenger...

The defence told the court that it was the first time...

Two men denied bail after targeting elderly in Mġarr and Għaxaq

Two men appeared in court on Friday over a theft and attempted burglary...

Two men appeared in court on Friday over a theft and...

Man out on bail stopped by roadblock while transporting cocaine, cannabis and cash

Man out on bail over previous charges, is granted bail again after being caught with packages of cocaine, a large bag of cannabis, and a significant amount of...

Man out on bail over previous charges, is granted bail...

Court rejects claims by woman convicted of corrupting minor after 16-year saga

The accused claimed that the length of the proceedings caused significant psychological harm, restricted her liberty under house arrest and curfew for...

The accused claimed that the length of the proceedings...

Man on probation for sexually assaulting two French students

A 70-year-old man has been placed on a three-year probation order after a court...

A 70-year-old man has been placed on a three-year probation...

Judge rules government not at fault in Ta’ Qali pitkala licence dispute

Fourteen Ta’ Qali market agents lost their case against the government after a court ruled their licences lapsed due to their own failure to meet renewal...

Fourteen Ta’ Qali market agents lost their case...

Police investigating death of man found in the street outside his home

Preliminary investigation suggest that he died after falling from a height

Preliminary investigation suggest that he died after...

Firefighter pleads not guilty to sexually harassing colleague, granted bail

21-year-old firefighter from Birgu pleads not guilty to sexually harassing a colleague at the Civil Protection Department, and is released on bail

21-year-old firefighter from Birgu pleads not guilty to...

Care workers handed suspended sentence over mistreatment of severely disabled resident

Two carers walk out of court with a suspended prison term after being found guilty of using unnecessary and excessive force on a vulnerable resident with...

Two carers walk out of court with a suspended prison term...

Fake car dealer found guilty of stealing €12,000 and gold coins from 81-year-old man

Man is found guilty of stealing €12,000 in cash and six gold Krugerrand coins from an 81-year-old man in 2019, after pretending to be a Gozo-based car...

Man is found guilty of stealing €12,000 in cash and...

Courier company representative cleared of labour law breaches

Company acquitted of accusations relating to alleged breaches of employment...

Company acquitted of accusations relating to alleged...

Man jailed four years for swindling and abusing ex-partner who gave him €55,000 out of fear

51-year-old man jailed for four years after a court finds him guilty of swindling and stealing from his former partner, while subjecting her to intimidation,...

51-year-old man jailed for four years after a court finds...

Youth handed eight-month jail term after Footloose assault and repeated bail breaches

Man, 20, jailed for eight months after admitting to assaulting another clubgoer at Footloose in Paceville and breaching three separate court bail orders, while...

Man, 20, jailed for eight months after admitting to...

Three-year jail term confirmed for animal cruelty and firearm offences

Court confirms jail term for man charged with keeping a firearm without a licence, killing a cat, ill-treating animals, failing to provide proper care,...

Court confirms jail term for man charged with keeping a...