Melissa Caddick's widower acquitted but denied legal costs
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 05:31 · Archive
Anthony Koletti, widower of fraudster Melissa Caddick, was found not guilty of assaulting a woman but cannot recover his legal costs.
Anthony Koletti, 44, was accused of shoulder-barging 73-year-old dog trainer Julie Brandon at Vaucluse in Sydney's east during an evening walk in July 2025. Ms Brandon testified that she was knocked to the ground, saying 'All of a sudden this person barged into my shoulder and then I fell over onto the ground'.
Koletti's lawyer, Zali Burrows, highlighted inconsistencies between Ms Brandon's police statement and her later account to a Daily Mail reporter. These included conflicting details about which shoulder was allegedly struck and whether Koletti returned to the scene immediately or around half an hour later. Ms Brandon disputed having changed her account, maintaining that it was her right shoulder that was struck.
Koletti was found not guilty of the assault earlier this month. At Downing Centre Local Court on Monday, Judge Scott Nash dismissed his application to recover his legal costs. Koletti is not accused of any wrongdoing relating to his late wife Melissa Caddick, a self-styled financial adviser who vanished in 2020 and is presumed dead after defrauding $23 million from family and friends.
How it is being reported
- Fraudster's widower wins shove case but loses costs bidThe husband of deceased fraudster Melissa Caddick has cleared his name after being accused of shoving a woman at a cliff-side park.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 05:06
- Fraudster's widower wins shove case but loses costs bidThe husband of deceased fraudster Melissa Caddick has cleared his name after being accused of shoving a woman at a cliff-side park.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 05:06
In this story: Anthony Koletti · Melissa Caddick · Julie Brandon · Scott Nash · Vaucluse · Sydney · Downing Centre Local Court
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