Terry Muscat 'wholeheartedly' forgives alleged aggressor

Social media personality Terry Muscat said she “wholeheartedly” forgave the man who had punched her in the face, grievously injuring her when all she wanted was to help him lead a better life.  Muscat took the witness stand against Gareth Chlach, 22, who was remanded in custody a fortnight ago after pleading not guilty to violently assaulting the victim, who had filed a report with the police domestic violence unit. The youth kicked up some commotion when he screamed and headbutted a courtroom door, refusing to accept the prospect of going to jail.  Two weeks later, the young man returned to court, seated calmly while his alleged victim testified about their former relationship and the events leading up to that violent episode.  Muscat said that she had long known the accused and his family background. She had welcomed him into her home, knowing that he needed help to kick his drug habit. But it was in her nature to help, said Muscat, explaining that the two were “not lovers but good friends”. “I even bought him a mobile phone as a gift but he sold it. I helped him a lot.” However, over the past few months, their relationship had taken a bad turn and she would sometimes beg him...