article_snippet.sent: It doesn't matter if you're Mother Theresa or Jack the Ripper,' Magistrate Steven Malley told Former AFL star Ben Cousins in court on Thursday, according to ABC News. '
article_snippet.sent: When Perth-based Cousins finally appeared in court, Magistrate Malley told Perth-based Cousins Magistrate Malley decision not to front up was the wrong one, ascertaining Perth-based Cousins had followed the 'unwise' advice of Magistrate Malley lawyer, Mr Craus. '
article_snippet.sent: Magistrate Malley pointed out that there was no legitimate conflict of appointment as court had been scheduled for a 10am start, whilst Perth-based Cousins appointment was not until midday.
article_snippet.sent: The court session would only have lasted a matter of minutes, leading Magistrate Malley to assume Perth-based Cousins had been advised not to appear in court by Mr Craus.