“A trial by a distorted media.”

Sources on why the three priests, charged with sexually abusing children in their care at St Joseph’s Home two decades ago, filed a constitutional case claiming their right to a fair trial has been prejudiced.

“He ripped his clothes with his teeth and flushed the pieces.”

Police Constable Mario Portelli testifying how former fugitive Fabio Psaila disposed of the evidence linking him to the botched heist on HSBC Bank Qormi depot – he entered the prison cell clothed and left naked.

“Cannot be described as anything more comforting than a lucky escape.”

Transport Minister Austin Gatt on the Regional Road accident where a truck crashed into the ‘parapet walls’ and was held hanging in mid-air, above a five-storey drop, by a metal bar. He called for an investigation.

“Normal.”

Emergency Nurses Union president John Zammit describing the influenza outbreak and accusing the Health Ministry of using it as an excuse to cover up the hospital bed shortage crisis.

“Prison turned me into a chain-smoking heroin addict.”

Dutchman Perry Toornstra, imprisoned for importing ecstasy, criticising the situation in prison and the “horrendous” treatment he received.

“I’m not exaggerating... ours (prison) is luxurious.”

Prison Board chairman Ivan Mifsud comparing Malta’s prison with prisons in certain other countries.