Matthew Newton 'will never return to Australia', leaving his mother Patti, 74, 'heartbroken'
Daily MailTroubled actor Matthew Newton has been keeping a low profile since relocating to the U.S. in 2012, and it appears he intends to keep it that way. 'Because of his scandals over the years, Matthew can't face coming home to Australia,' a source told Woman's Day on Monday 'Every family occasion is tinged with sadness for Patti,' said a friend. In 2010, Rachael filed a protective order against Matthew, alleging physical, verbal and emotional abuse, and he entered Sydney's Northside West Clinic for treatment. Troubled past: Matthew was forced to withdraw as director of the film Eve in October last year after a social media backlash over his alleged history of assault. This includes domestic violence allegations from two ex-girlfriends, Brooke Satchwell and Rachael Taylor Court case: In 2010, Rachael Taylor filed a protective order against Matthew, alleging physical, verbal and emotional abuse, and he entered Sydney's Northside West Clinic for treatment.
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