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Pia Miranda: (defending Matt after he was convicted for assault) Matthew has expressed his deep regret to me over this situation and I believe that he has learned from his mistake.
Matt: (on the ups & downs of trying to make it as an actor in Australia) I don’t think about it, really. When I’m working, it’s the best job in the world. Any stress you get is certainly less than I imagine a mum has who is trying to geed five kids every night!
Matt: I was always going to be an actor. It was a gi... (more Matthew Newton quotes)
On 17th January, 2007, Matt chose not to appear in Balmain Local Court to face charges against him for assaulting former girlfriend, actress Brooke Satchwell. He was represented by high-profile Sydney lawyer Chris Murphy who told the court the charges were the "residue of an expired relationship" and said he expected the hearing to take up to three days. He also applied for a variation to Matt's bail conditions so that the entertainer would be able to move in with new girlfriend, Gracie Otto. ... (more Matthew Newton trivia)