Media tycoon Antony Catalano denies domestic assault charges in court

Media boss Antony Catalano, 59, appeared in court to deny domestic violence charges following an alleged assault against his wife Stefanie. The Daily Mail, Nine.com.au, the Herald Sun and the Bendigo Advertiser all reported on the court appearance. The Daily Mail noted that the alleged drug-affected attack occurred at the couple's St Kilda penthouse in Melbourne on March 13. [1][2][3][4]

According to the Daily Mail and the Herald Sun, Catalano denied swinging a clothes iron at his wife's head, attempting to strangle her, or dragging her by her hair. Catalano has launched a fresh legal bid to negotiate a plea deal regarding the domestic violence assault charges. [1][3]

The Daily Mail reported that Stefanie Catalano has since stopped cooperating with Victoria Police. She has lodged a detailed statement of no complaint to signal that she no longer wishes the prosecution to proceed. [1]

The Bendigo Advertiser reported that this court date was the first time Catalano fronted court in person since the alleged attack occurred. [4]