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Antony Catalano: media mogul accused of assaulting wife excused from attending court due to fears over press scrutiny

Antony Catalano: media mogul accused of assaulting wife excused from attending court due to fears over press scrutiny

Summary

Antony Catalano, a media company owner, has been charged with assaulting his wife. Due to concerns about media attention affecting his mental health, he was allowed to attend a Melbourne court hearing via video link instead of in person.

Key Facts

  • Antony Catalano faces charges of assault, false imprisonment, and making threats to kill.
  • The alleged incident happened on March 13 in a Melbourne apartment.
  • Catalano was accused of grabbing his wife by the hair and ankles and swinging an iron at her.
  • He was granted bail after the incident and is on leave from his job.
  • Catalano attended a recent court hearing via video because his lawyer said media scrutiny could harm his mental health.
  • He has completed a 28-day rehab program and expressed remorse.
  • Catalano co-owns Australian Community Media, which owns several regional newspapers.
  • His next court hearing is scheduled for June, and he has not yet entered a plea to the charges.
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