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maltatoday WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2017 News 8 MASSIMO COSTA A man accused of harassing his girlfriend and causing her to fear violence or injury was today found not guilty of the charges brought against him. The case revolved around an argument which had taken place in June 2014, between the accused, Kurt Buttigieg, and Clare Magri, who had been in a relationship. Magri had decided to break the relationship off, which re- sulted in a heated argument. She then filed a police report against the accused. However, in April 2015, Ma- gri had a change of heart and withdrew the complaint, say- ing that she had filed it in the heat of the moment. She also asked the court to exercise its discretion and halt proceedings at the cur- rent stage, given that she was once again in a relationship with the accused. Magri said that what she had told the police was true but she had been too hasty in taking her decision to file the complaint, so much so that the next day she had called the accused and asked him to continue their relationship. The Court, presided over by Magistrate Aaron Bugeja, said that not every personal argument between couples should trigger criminal ac- tion. It said that it was necessary to weigh in each case if the evidence produced would in- dicate the full extent of the crime of harassment, fear of violence or injury. In this case, Magri 's testi- mony did not show that such an extent had been reached. The court said that it was morally convinced that Magri had acted out of emotion and was not thinking clearly, as she herself had indicated. The magistrate noted that Magri's statement that her police report was an attempt to show the accused that she meant business when she in- sisted on ending the relation- ship. Moreover, she was not scared of the accused, and did not fear that he would use violence against her. The Court said that, based on this evidence, the crime of harassment and threat of violence or injury could not be proven. It, therefore, found the ac- cused not guilty of all charges brought against him. Inspector Hubert Cini pros- ecuted. Law yer David Gatt appeared for the accused. mcosta@mediatoday.com.mt For more information contact us on: Freephone: 8007 2200 | info.ws@wasteservmalta.com | www.wasteservmalta.com HR SENIOR MANAGER JOBSPLUS PERMIT NUMBER: 552/2017 INTERESTED? EMAIL US ON RECRUITMENT.WS@WASTESERVMALTA.COM Applicants must be in possession of an MQF Level 6 qualification in HR and Development, Social Science or Management, or an appropriate, recognised, comparable qualification approved by MQRIC, with one year experience in management. Wasteserv has been entrusted with the responsibility for organising, managing and operating integrated systems for waste management in Malta since November 2002. Our ultimate aim is to encourage people to make waste management an integral lifestyle practice. Our endless commitment towards maximising resources for the proper management of waste together with generating renewable energy has opened a new challenging chapter. In 2018, Wasteserv will be taking on new projects that will lead to further improvement in waste management, which will also help enhance the quality of life in Malta. In view of this expansion, we are looking for new team members that will form part of an ever increasing dynamic organisation. As part of our continuous growth and gearing up for the upcoming challenges, we are seeking to recruit: VACANCY CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10TH NOVEMBER 2017 Man acquitted of harassing his girlfriend after she withdraws complaint Woman who filed police report against her boyfriend in heat of the moment decides to withdraw her complaint