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The legal case between Titus Day, the former manager of singer Guy Sebastian, has come to an end. On Monday, the NSW District Court dismissed the case after prosecutors decided not to continue with 31 remaining charges. This brings a five-year legal battle to a close.
The case began in 2020 when Titus Day was arrested at his Bondi home. He was later convicted in 2022 on 34 charges of embezzlement and sentenced to prison. However, these convictions were overturned on appeal, leading to a second trial.
In July 2025, that second trial ended with Titus Day acquitted on several charges while the jury could not agree on the rest. After reviewing the outcome, the Director of Public Prosecutions decided not to pursue another trial.
Court decision and reasons
As reported by News.com.au on September 1, 2025, the NSW District Court accepted the prosecution’s decision to abandon the 31 charges. Day’s lawyers had earlier asked that no new trial go forward. They argued that another case would put too much burden on both the court and the taxpayer.
Day’s solicitor, Lauren MacDougall, explained that the second trial’s acquittals showed weak chances for further prosecution. She said another long and costly trial would not be fair. Day has always said the charges against him were wrong.
The court dismissal means that Day will not face any new criminal charges. His legal fight with Sebastian will now continue only in civil court, where both men are claiming money from their former business relationship.
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Background of the Titus Day and Guy Sebastian's dispute
As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald on September 1, 2025, the dispute between Guy Sebastian and Day started in 2017. Their professional relationship ended after disagreements about payments and contract issues. Day managed Guy Sebastian for 12 years through his company, 6 Degrees Management.
In 2018, Sebastian began a civil action against Day, claiming that his former manager kept some of his performance fees. Day denied this and said he was owed unpaid commissions. This civil case was still pending while the criminal trials took place.
The police case drew criticism during the trials. Court evidence showed that Guy Sebastian had approached a police officer who was friends with one of his close mates. The officer admitted that he mostly relied on Guy Sebastian’s claims without checking with other parties. This raised questions about how the investigation was handled.
The dismissal of charges brings an end to the criminal chapter of the long-running legal battle between Titus Day and Guy Sebastian. Following two trials and an appeal, the court has ruled out pursuing another prosecution. Day will now turn his attention to resolving the ongoing civil case with Sebastian in the Federal Court. This outcome closes a significant chapter in the high-profile dispute that has played out since 2020. While the civil proceedings remain, the decision ensures taxpayers will no longer bear the cost of criminal litigation.
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