Gobbo needs to set record straight on so many issues
Nicola Gobbo has told the Lawyer X royal commission she never stayed at Tony Mokbel’s house or used illicit drugs but there is one tawdry hook-up that’s a tale for which she has no good answers.
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Gobbo finally faces the music at royal commission
The wait for the truth on Lawyer X has stretched for six years. When Nicola Gobbo’s voice finally connected on the royal commission hook-up, she was finally, officially, in a public witness box.
Gobbo became a snitch because she ‘couldn’t say no’
Nicola Gobbo told the Lawyer X royal commission she was targeted by “powerful” and “predatory” police officers and “couldn’t say no” when they manipulated her into informing on her employer and clients.
Gobbo’s moment of truth may deliver few answers
It’s cost police millions to keep her out of the witness box, but finally the secret-keeper once known as Lawyer X will give evidence. But will she really answer the crucial questions?
Moment of truth looms for Lawyer X royal commission
Nicola Gobbo is scheduled to begin her testimony this week, but there is disquiet among other witnesses that Gobbo will not receive the scrutiny her police handlers and other officers have received.
Frontrunners emerge in search for Victoria’s new top cop
Sir Ken Jones is set to throw his hat in the ring to replace current Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton. But despite his extensive experience, the respected Englishman is facing stiff competition.
Triggerman Maghnie minutes from murdering Gatto
Carrying a revolver and speeding through the city in a black Mercedes, Nabil Maghnie was once just minutes from murdering Mick Gatto. It comes as police doubt even Maghnie would’ve known how many people he’d shot.
Fears Nabil Maghnie shooting could spark tit-for-tat
Explosive details have emerged of the moments leading up to Nabil Maghnie’s death, with fears growing that the notorious standover man’s killing could provoke retribution.
Grieving loved ones farewell murdered Yarraville couple
Only a year ago, family and friends gathered to celebrate Veton and Lindita Musai’s wedding. This weekend, they were together again to farewell the young couple after they were tragically murdered in their Yarraville home.
‘Evil, corrupt and dishonest’: Gobbo’s swipe at Overland
Giving evidence from a remote location in March this year, Nicola Gobbo described former top cop Simon Overland as “evil, corrupt and dishonest” and said he knew all about her informing.
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