Man charged with rape and unlawful detention after alleged assault during fake massage session
The accused allegedly arranged for her to receive a massage 'to learn the techniques' before starting work, before raping her in his home
Appeal dismissed as judge rules collision was caused solely by pedestrian’s actions
Appeals court upholds acquittal of young driver after finding that a 2022 early-morning road collision in Marsaskala was unavoidable and caused by the victim’s own negligence
Homeless man denies grievously injuring his brother while begging for money

The court hears that an argument over money had escalated into physical violence, with the victim said to have suffered a blow to the head

The court hears that an argument over money had...

Court rejects compensation claim over decades-long spoliation case delay

Court rules that a company cannot claim a breach of the right to a fair hearing over delays largely caused by its own conduct

Court rules that a company cannot claim a breach of the...

Court rejects Rothmans bid to invalidate ‘Business Royals’ trademark over use of wrong law

Rothmans’ 2019 attempt to action a cigarette trademark owned by BR International Holdings could not proceed because it relied on legislation introduced...

Rothmans’ 2019 attempt to action a cigarette...

Three injured in separate traffic accidents, police say

Three people were hospitalised after two separate traffic accidents in...

Three people were hospitalised after two separate traffic...

State Advocate unable to testify in VGH hospitals case due to lack of government clearance


State Advocate Chris Soler tells Criminal Court government had not released him from professional secrecy, and therefore could not take witness stand in...

State Advocate Chris Soler tells Criminal Court government...

Man from Ħal Far Tent Village handed suspended sentence for stealing bag in Sliema

Libyan national admits to aggravated theft and minor property damage after snatching bag worth under €250

Libyan national admits to aggravated theft and minor...

Man denied bail after being charged with multiple thefts and breaching past bail conditions

25-year-old Jean pleads not guilty to series of thefts from cars, a grocery store and a government site, as magistrate notes he has already been given...

25-year-old Jean pleads not guilty to series of thefts from...

Judge rejects request by accused drug offender to move case to Magistrates’ Court

Criminal Court rules that evidence surrounding 333g of heroin, cash, and electronic scales suggests possible commercial intent, making the case too serious for...

Criminal Court rules that evidence surrounding 333g of...

Man handed suspended sentence for frightening ex-partner with screwdriver

Court finds 32-year-old guilty of domestic violence charges, says early guilty plea and clean criminal record warrant non-effective prison term

Court finds 32-year-old guilty of domestic violence...

Drunk man charged with grievously injuring person he pushed onto oncoming car almost killing him

25-year-old from Gżira pleads not guilty to grievously injuring a man who was left in a critical condition after being struck by a passing car

25-year-old from Gżira pleads not guilty to grievously...

Pain specialist Andrew Agius cleared of drug trafficking charges over CBD flower case

Court rules non-psychoactive CBD cannabis buds sold at Paola Pain Clinic did not amount to cannabis trafficking, ending a four-year legal ordeal for the doctor

Court rules non-psychoactive CBD cannabis buds sold at...

Court overturns magistrate’s ruling after failure to impose mandatory penalty

Appeal court rules lower court made a legal error when it punished a bail breach only by forfeiting a guarantee, without issuing the obligatory fine or prison...

Appeal court rules lower court made a legal error when it...

Shop owner fined for failing to issue fiscal receipts during cemetery inspection

Flower vendor fined for failing to issue fiscal receipts following tax authorities inspection at Rabat Cemetery

Flower vendor fined for failing to issue fiscal receipts...

Father and son’s 20-year sentences for murder of Brandon Pace upheld on appeal

Court of Criminal Appeal rules that despite minor misdirection during the trial, the jury’s guilty verdict against Kurt and Joseph Grech was safe and...

Court of Criminal Appeal rules that despite minor...

Police appeal for information on wanted man

Police issue public appeal for information on the whereabouts of Mohamed Ab...

Police issue public appeal for information on the...

Robert Abela AI scammer claims prison failed to give her medication on time

Woman charged in connection with AI scam involving fabricated video of Prime Minister Robert Abela files judicial protest claiming prison officials are placing...

Woman charged in connection with AI scam involving...

‘Complete disorder’ at Francine Farrugia’s Siġġiewi stationery

Administrator says Francine Farrugia failed to cooperate and may have breached freezing order • MaltaPost claims €45,000 owed

Administrator says Francine Farrugia failed to cooperate...

Homeless man jailed 17 months for thefts from cars in Siġġiewi and Birżebbuġa

Court hears how accused, who has an alcohol problem, was seen opening unlocked cars and taking what small amount of money or cigarettes he could find, having...

Court hears how accused, who has an alcohol problem, was...