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Matthew Newton is engaged to politician's daughter, 23

It looks like the rumours were true!

Matthew Newton is engaged to his girlfriend, Catherine Schneiderman, daughter to New York Attorney General, Eric.

While the pair are yet to anounce the news, Catherine, 23, was seen wearing a diamond ring on her ring finger while carrying shopping bags in New York this week.

The 39-year-old son of Bert Newton allegedly popped the question last month but kept the news hidden from family and friends.

Matthew Newton. Source: Getty Images.
Matthew Newton. Source: Getty Images.

According to New Idea, Catherine has been spotted wearing a diamond engagement ring but removes the ring before she visits her politician father.

Catherine Schneiderman and her father, Eric. Source: AAP.
Catherine Schneiderman and her father, Eric. Source: AAP.

Catherine's father, politician Eric Schneiderman, is well-known for his tireless campaigning against domestic violence.

Although it is not yet known whether Matthew has met his future in-law, the publication claims that Matthew's history with domestic violence allegations could be causing "tension" with her father.

In 2006, Matthew reportedly assaulted his then-girlfriend Brooke Satchwell. He was convicted for the assault but it was overturned a year later. A psychiatrist said he had been rehabilitated and was therefore unlikely to offend again.

In 2010, his then-fiance Rachael Taylor ended their relationship after two domestic violence incidents that occured in Rome. The alleged attacks caused the actress to take out an AVO against him.

Matthew and his ex-fiance, Rachael Taylor. Source: Getty Images.
Matthew and his ex-fiance, Rachael Taylor. Source: Getty Images.

The son of TV personality Bert Newton has a history with mental illness, which his mother, Patti, addressed on A Current Affair.

"He's always had a bit of a problem with his temper, even as a kid, but I do think it's accelerated."

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His father Bert, however, recently spoke about his high hopes for Matthew's future.

"I have always prayed for a happy ending, and I think it has arrived," he said to the Herald Sun.

"He is happy, he's doing good things, and that's the most important thing."

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