Ronnie Azzopardi claims central witness had lied during murder trial
The case reaches back to June 2005, when Ronnie Azzopardi had clashed with his late brother’s partner, Mary Rose Cassar, over the inheritance left by his sibling who had...
Man deemed to be 'extreme danger' to his former girlfriend denied bail
Accused had challenged the victim to report him to the police over domestic violence, telling her he was ‘prepared to spend a couple of days in prison and then kill her once...
Psychiatrists find Noel Azzopardi incapable of forming criminal intent, AG may contest findings

A court-appointed panel of psychiatrists has concluded that Noel Azzopardi, the man accused of shooting Eric Borg dead in Rabat on New Year’s Day, was...

A court-appointed panel of psychiatrists has concluded that...

Police found cannabis ‘everywhere’ when raiding apartment of alleged trafficker

21-year-old man remanded in custody after being found in possession of around 300 grams of cannabis at his home and car

21-year-old man remanded in custody after being found in...

Man charged with threatening Karl Stagno Navarra released on bail

Accused had gone to his Karl Stagno Navarra’s house carrying a crash...

Accused had gone to his Karl Stagno Navarra’s house...

No bail for anti-social neighbour who breached protection order issued to neighbours

Qormi man, 69, denied bail after being arraigned on threats and intimidation directed at his neighbours, and breaching a protection order

Qormi man, 69, denied bail after being arraigned on threats...

Tourist to be deported after groping female inside hotel lift

Libyan tourist who groped woman inside hotel lift sentenced to two years’...

Libyan tourist who groped woman inside hotel lift sentenced...

Judge dismayed over lawyers' ‘antics’ in Caruana Galizia murder case

Criminal court judge who will preside Yorgen Fenech’s trial by jury over the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia warns lawyers on both sides if outside...

Criminal court judge who will preside Yorgen Fenech’s...

Charges dropped against man accused of sexual assault following alleged victim’s request

Man charged with rape and slightly injuring another person has charges dropped after alleged victim says she does not want to proceed with the case

Man charged with rape and slightly injuring another person...

Enough evidence to indict nine persons accused of trafficking Colombian sex workers

Two of defendants were released on bail after court declares that there was enough prima facie evidence for all nine to stand trial on indictment.

Two of defendants were released on bail after court...

Drug trafficker given reduced sentence in return for testimony is charged after changing his story in court

In his initial statement to the police, the accused had mentioned other individuals as being involved in importing drugs, and received a reduced punishment...

In his initial statement to the police, the accused had...

David Wellman, 23, identified as young man who died on Tuesday in Tarxien residence

Preliminary investigations show that the young man was working in his own property when he suffered head injuries

Preliminary investigations show that the young man was...

Man granted bail after admitting to assaulting another man with a crate

The prosecution said that the police had found the victim sprawled on the floor, covered in blood as a result of the attack, which appears to have been...

The prosecution said that the police had found the victim...

Trafficked sex workers saw over 2,000 clients in three months, court hears

The court heard how the women had all been encouraged by a woman to come to Malta and work as escorts, as the work was described as keeping men company,...

The court heard how the women had all been encouraged by a...

Schembri, Muscat and associates seek recusal of judges deciding freezing order appeal

One of the central arguments in their appeal is that the Court of Appeal, composed of the same three judges whose recusal is being requested, had declared...

One of the central arguments in their appeal is that the...

Woman admits to breaking court-imposed bail conditions

The court heard that the accused had been tracked through her mobile phone,...

The court heard that the accused had been tracked through...

Man admits to grievously injuring rival in Paceville argument over girl's attention

Court heard that before the fight, the defendant had been flirting with a girl, but a group of other men had then captured her attention

Court heard that before the fight, the defendant had...

Man accused of stealing motorcycle intended to return it after his car was repaired

A man accused of stealing a motorcycle had intended to return it after his own car was repaired, a court was told on Monday.

A man accused of stealing a motorcycle had intended to...

Massage therapist gives court harrowing account of her rape at the hands of a client

Court heard disturbing testimony from one of the alleged victims of a man accused of raping three massage parlour employees. Some readers may find certain...

Court heard disturbing testimony from one of the alleged...

Man crashes car into residence in St Paul's Bay

Man crashes car into residence in St Pauls Bay after losing control of his car

Man crashes car into residence in St Pauls Bay after losing...