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

The Guardian · May 11, 2026, 3:19 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • Antony Catalano, 59, was charged with assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill his wife, Stefanie Catalano.
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  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA media mogul charged with assaulting his wife has avoided facing court in person over concerns that growing media attention could be detrimental to his mental health.

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Antony Catalano, 59, was charged with assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill his wife, Stefanie Catalano. He is yet to enter a plea to the charges. Photograph: Antony Catalano View image in fullscreen Antony Catalano, 59, was charged with assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill his wife, Stefanie Catalano. He is yet to enter a plea to the charges. Photograph: Antony Catalano Victoria Antony Catalano: media mogul accused of assaulting wife excused from attending court due to fears over press scrutinyCatalano’s lawyer says press attention ‘potentially detrimental’ to Australian Community Media co-owner’s mental health

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Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA media mogul charged with assaulting his wife has avoided facing court in person over concerns that growing media attention could be detrimental to his mental health.

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