St Paul’s Bay man accused of defiling daughter, 14, and friend, 15
Accused’s daughter told police officers father showed her pornography and urged her to masturbate
Tarxien man charged with rape and defilement of 15-year-old girl
Court told girl was raped during a sleepover at her friend’s house
Over 1,400 magisterial inquiries remain pending in court

The number of pending inquiries has never dipped below 1,400 since at least 2011

The number of pending inquiries has never dipped below...

Judge accepts rape victim request to halt aggressor’s trial to avoid reliving trauma

A judge has accepted a woman’s request to stop the prosecution of her rapist former partner because she feels a trial will damage her mental health

A judge has accepted a woman’s request to stop the...

Construction worker admits to stealing tools from four building sites

The charges relate to a string of thefts in April and May from sites in Rabat,...

The charges relate to a string of thefts in April and May...

Judge refuses to entertain Alfred Degiorgio human rights claim over retention of phone data

Madam Justice Anna Felice dismissed the case earlier on Monday

Madam Justice Anna Felice dismissed the case earlier on...

Yorgen Fenech tip-off was one reason why Ivan Camilleri was dismissed, Times of Malta officer says

The court hears Allied Group chairperson testify in the libel case filed by former TOM journalist Ivan Camilleri against Saviour Balzan

The court hears Allied Group chairperson testify in the...

Man jailed for 36 years after admitting to murdering his mother and sister in 2019

Joseph Bonnici pleaded guilty to murdering his mother Maria Lourdes and his sister Angele in 2019

Joseph Bonnici pleaded guilty to murdering his mother Maria...

No evidence linking Keith Schembri to Caruana Galizia murder apart from Yorgen Fenech statement

Court hears chief investigator testify in damages case filed by the Caruana Galizia heirs against seven people charged with the journalist’s murder 

Court hears chief investigator testify in damages case...

€1.5 million disbarred lawyer never paid back to client: appeal refused

Court dismisses appeal by disbarred lawyer Patrick Spiteri to 2016 judgement condemning him to return over €1.5 million to former British magistrate

Court dismisses appeal by disbarred lawyer Patrick Spiteri...

Man assaulted in Hamrun bar suffers grievous injuries

The man was assaulted while drinking at a bar in Triq il-Kbira San Ġuzepp in...

The man was assaulted while drinking at a bar in Triq...

Costa del Sol owners bitten by Tajik con artist promising millions for hotel project

Restaurant owners seeking €50 million in bank finance to build hotel ended up being strung along by con artist and her associates

Restaurant owners seeking €50 million in bank...

Judge says MPs should rein in AG’s powers over intransigence on ‘Maksar’ bail case

Adrian Agius ‘tal-Maksar’ denied human rights claim over denied bail, Judge condemns AG’s behaviour over lack of cooperation with State...

Adrian Agius ‘tal-Maksar’ denied human rights...

Xewkija man charged with drug trafficking, firearm possession denied bail

Drug Squad raid on Nadur farmhouse resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man in possession of cocaine, cannabis and three unlicenced firearms with...

Drug Squad raid on Nadur farmhouse resulted in the arrest...

Ship captain fined €600 over discovery of three million 'contraband cigarettes' onboard

Magistrate expresses reservations about, but follows, recent judgements by the Court of Criminal Appeal in similar cases

Magistrate expresses reservations about, but follows,...

Police seek public's assistance to find wanted man

 Christian Mifsud is wanted by the police after he failed to appear...

 Christian Mifsud is wanted by the police after he...

Man seriously injured in St Julian's attack

A 26-year-old Frenchman was attacked in Triq San Ġorġ on Friday...

A 26-year-old Frenchman was attacked in Triq San...

Man grievously injured in Sannat motorcycling accident

39-year-old grievously injured after losing control of his motorcycle

39-year-old grievously injured after losing control of his...

Defamation acquittal overturned despite successful defence of honest opinion

Appeals Court overturns defamation acquittal because columnist did not publish Joe Brincat reply on his 1987 arrest in Italy

Appeals Court overturns defamation acquittal because...

Man acquitted of trafficking ecstasy after 18-year legal saga

Man was charged with trafficking ecstasy in February 2004 and with possession...

Man was charged with trafficking ecstasy in February 2004...