Jealousy behind rape claim, lawyers say in 228-point defence of man accused of cousin's rape
The prosecution however argued that the girl had been consistent in her version of events
Nexia told Mizzi emails on 17 Black and Macbridge ‘had nothing to do with him’
Minister implicated in Panama Papers tells court in libel case that he only found out about mystery companies 17 Black and Macbridge from the media
New section within appeals court established

The Justice ministry said the new section would cases to be decided faster

The Justice ministry said the new section would cases to be...

Tunisian deportee threatened to bring down aircraft, police say

The man had also tried to escape as he was being taken to the airport, slightly...

The man had also tried to escape as he was being taken to...

Updated | Child dies after falling down in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq apartment block

A one-year-old girl fell down the stairwell in the common parts of the apartment block where her parents lived

A one-year-old girl fell down the stairwell in the common...

Opportunist thief admits to stealing cash, trying to use stolen bank card

Following a police investigation, the man later gave up the cash, minus €10 he had spent on cigarettes

Following a police investigation, the man later gave up the...

Man accused of robbing woman at knifepoint in Ta Xbiex residence

The man was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €10,000, ordered...

The man was granted bail against a personal guarantee of...

[WATCH] Attorney General emailed full copy of Egrant inquiry to Justice minister, court hears

AG Peter Grech insisted that making the entire report public would reveal methods and banking information related to third parties who are not in the public...

AG Peter Grech insisted that making the entire report...

Judge calls for regulation of ‘gentlemen's clubs’

Judge Edwina Grima said the time had come for such clubs to be regulated by ad...

Judge Edwina Grima said the time had come for such clubs to...

Man cleared of defiling niece's 8-year-old friend

The court said that having watched the girl’s testimony several times it...

The court said that having watched the girl’s...

Manuel Delia claims human rights breach over Caruana Galizia memorial cleanup

The activist claims the memorial was dismantled by government workers 17 times but that it was only after 15 September that he was able to say so with...

The activist claims the memorial was dismantled by...

Man awaits sentence after admitting to Facebook anti-police incitement

The man had posted a comment saying that ‘people were right to run over police officers and drive off’

The man had posted a comment saying that ‘people were...

George Degiorgio claims frame-up in Caruana Galizia murder case

One of the men charged with the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia is accusing...

One of the men charged with the murder of Daphne Caruana...

Man grievously injured in fight

The incident happened on Sunday evening

The incident happened on Sunday evening

Man denied bail after being caught trying to sell drugs to policeman

The 20-year-old man tried to sell cannabis to an off-duty policeman in Paceville

The 20-year-old man tried to sell cannabis to an off-duty...

Woman found dead in Gozo apartment

A spokesperson for the police said foul play could not be excluded but did not appear likely

A spokesperson for the police said foul play could not be...

Two miss friend’s wedding after altercation with police

Two young men were charged with disturbing the public peace and threatening the...

Two young men were charged with disturbing the public peace...

Man caught with pistol at Malta International Airport given suspended sentence

A 60-year-old man caught with a firearm at the airport pleaded guilty but insisted he was not aware it was illegal to carry a gun in Malta

A 60-year-old man caught with a firearm at the airport...

Motorist, 21, seriously injured in collision

A 21-year old driver lost control of his car and crashed into a parked...

A 21-year old driver lost control of his car and...

Court grants provisional injunction to AFM bandsman refused promotion he ranked first for

The bandsman had filed a probihibtory injuction asking the court to order a second selection process to be suspended, and for his successful selection for...

The bandsman had filed a probihibtory injuction asking the...