Antony Catalano, 59, an Australian media owner, is charged over an alleged incident involving his wife earlier this year and has been excused from appearing in court in person. According to his lawyer, the growing attention from the media could be “potentially detrimental” to Catalano’s mental health. The charges relate to an incident in the early hours of 13 March, when he was accused of assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill. The court arrangement described by both outlets focuses on avoiding direct confrontation with journalists rather than any dispute over the underlying allegations. The reporting indicates that Catalano remains subject to the legal process following the charges, but does not attend the hearing personally due to concerns raised around press scrutiny and its possible impact on his wellbeing. No additional details about the incident, the prosecution’s evidence, or Catalano’s response to the allegations were included in the provided summaries.