Twist as ex-husband of Mark Latham’s former partner charged
Mark Latham’s former partner, who alleges the MP abused her during their relationship, has also accused her ex-husband of harassment.
The ex-husband of Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews will fight allegations that he used a carriage service to menace or harass.
Ross Matthews in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to one count of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend.
Police have also applied for an AVO on Ms Matthews’ behalf against Mr Matthews, with the court told on Wednesday that the matters were related.
Mr Matthews will now contest the charge at a hearing in December.
He has attempted to distance himself from Ms Matthews and the allegations she has made against Mr Latham.
“Please stop messaging me,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter.
“I don’t speak to Nathalie and do not care. Thank you.”
Mr Matthews and Ms Matthews reportedly married seven years ago before their relationship ended in 2022.
Ms Matthews has separately made allegations that Mr Latham abused her during their relationship and sent her sexual messages from the parliament chamber.
The former federal Labor leader has strenuously denied Ms Matthews’ allegations, which are untested.
The allegations are contained in a separate application for an AVO filed in the local court.
Mr Latham has not been charged with any criminal offence.
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