Cops who worked with Lawyer X named for the first time
The identities of two police officers who a judge found took part in a “joint criminal enterprise” with Lawyer X to bring down Tony Mokbel can be revealed after a media gag order was lifted.
The identities of two police officers who a judge found took part in a “joint criminal enterprise” with Lawyer X to bring down Tony Mokbel can be revealed after a media gag order was lifted.
The key suspect in the murder of the mother of three has been taken from prison under heavy police guard to bushland where she went missing, according to sources.
Police continue to investigate the “targeted hit” of suspected mafia figure John Latorre, who was murdered in his driveway just weeks after a bitter confrontation with two men.
Crime bigwig and known punter Tony Mokbel is free to return to the racetrack while out on bail, but he is not welcome at Crown casino.
Former Bandido bikie Johnny “Two Guns” Walker is said to be in a coma after suffering a major seizure on his 44th birthday.
Nicola Gobbo – aka Lawyer X – is being sued by a man over his wrongful murder conviction, as newly freed Tony Mokbel plans to follow suit.
The convicted drug kingpin has been allowed to taste restricted freedom for the first time in 18 years and he has revealed there are three things on his immediate to-do list.
Senior officers say the mayhem surrounding Victoria Police’s leadership vacuum is a “circus”, with one asking “who the f*** would want the job?”
Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has sensationally resigned after just 41 days in the job as allegations of “inappropriate conduct involving a conflict of interest” were made to the anti-corruption watchdog.
The government’s “meddling” in Victoria Police sparked a backlash from officers and the hiring of Rick Nugent was seen as a way to steady the ship. Now it’s back to chaos.
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