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Anthony Dowsley is a senior journalist based in Melbourne for the National News Network who has a special interest in investigating crime and the justice system. In 2018 he was named the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year and won the Gold Walkley the following year for his investigation into the Lawyer X scandal involving lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo. Contact Anthony at anthony.dowsley@news.com.au

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Faruk Orman leaves the court of appeal in Melbourne, Friday, July 26, 2019. Melbourne gangland identity Faruk Orman will be immediately released from jail because of a Ã¢â¬Åsubstantial miscarriage of justiceÃ¢â¬Â caused by his double-agent lawyer Nicola Gobbo. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Faruk Orman settles civil case against his former lawyer, Nicola Gobbo

Wrongly convicted gangland figure Faruk Orman has settled his civil case with police informer Nicola Gobbo just before the Supreme Court trial was set to begin.

Police & Courts

20/04/2025 Ruka Carlson. The man stabbed to death in a fatal brawl on Chapel Street on Easter Sunday has been identified as a father of six., Ruka Carlson, 30, died about 1.30am on Sunday after a fight broke out between six people at the popular Prahran night spot., Mr Carlson was rushed to hospital but he died from his injuries., His killer remained on the run on Sunday. picture : Instagram

Second man charged over death of father of six on Chapel St

Two men, including one linked to the Bandidos bikie gang, have fronted court over the alleged murder of Ruka Carlson on Chapel St on Easter Sunday.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 15 SEPTEMBER , 2020 : Victorian Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson answers questions at press conference into police procedures under investigation.An arrest on Sunday in Epping and a police shooting in Lilydale this morning were the matters discussed. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

IBAC makes call on top cop’s alleged Haileybury road rage

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission has completed its investigation into a traffic dispute between Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson and a motorist which allegedly occurred at pick-up time outside Haileybury College.

Victoria

Lachlan Floyd, centre, with Mongol Tyrone Bell, left, and murdered man Khaled Abouhasna, right.

Suspected killer of Kazem Hamad’s brother-in-law an open secret

The theory is that Hamad was the man who was meant to die when Khaled Abouhasna was shot while sitting next to him in a parked car. 10 years on, the odds are growing longer of the murder being solved.

Police & Courts

Inspector Jim O'Brien, head of the Purana Taskforce, speaks to the media at the Victoria Police Centre in Melbourne, Thursday, March 15, 2007. O'Brien was on hand to announce that the taskforce will be taking over the investigation of the May 1, 2002 murder of Victor Peirce, indicating that it may be gangland related. (AAP Image/Alison Church) NO ARCHIVING

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.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 25 SEPTEMBER, 2024: POOL IMAGE (VICTORIA POLICE). Police with dogs join a search in an area around Enfield State park in Victoria on a new search for the body of Samantha Murphy who went missing after going for a run in February. Wednesday, September 25. 2024. Picture: NewsWire /pool / David Crosling

Man accused of murdering Sam Murphy taken from jail to site she was last seen alive

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.

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Latorre confronted extended family before ‘targeted hit’

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.

National

04/11/2004 NEWS: Tony Mokbel at Flemington racecourse on Oaks Day. Betting. Gambling. Racing.

Why Mokbel is free to get back on the punt

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.

National

NETWORK SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Johnny Two Gunz Walker (with tattoo around chest ) vs Jeff Stutt Boxing 2009

Ex-Bandido bikie suffers seizure on his birthday

Former Bandido bikie Johnny “Two Guns” Walker is said to be in a coma after suffering a major seizure on his 44th birthday.

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New twist in Lawyer X saga

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.

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