Confirming reports by radioinfo recently, entertainer Matthew Newton will plead guilty to one count of common assault of his former girlfriend, actress Brooke Satchwell.

The charge of assaulting the popular actress was laid following a break-up argument at the former couple’s Sydney home on September 13 last year.

The Courier Mail reports that three other more serious charges, alleging Newton made threats against Satchwell and her family and was violent towards her during the late-night argument, were dropped.

Deputy Chief Magistrate Paul Cloran adjourned the matter to the same court on June 12.

Newton was not present in court.

radioinfo reported on the Newton troubles in January.
Newton had the beginings of a promising radio career with Akmal Saleh on Nova drive.
It all turned sour when Newton was charged with assaulting his former girlfriend Satchwell, his $200,000 Nova radio contract was ripped up before the new show ever got to air.