Gobbo sought $30m from Victoria Police
Victoria police chief dismissed Nicola Gobbo’s claim of single-handedly organising the seizure of $80m worth of assets
Lawyer X
‘Legal fallacy’ kept top cop in dark
Simon Overland did not share the detailed strength, weakness, opportunities and threats assessment of Nicola Gobbo.
I wasn’t reckless, cavalier: ex-top cop
Simon Overland has defended his conduct throughout the Lawyer X fiasco.
Overland denies trying to ‘rewrite history’
Former top cop Simon Overland has attempted to distance himself from Nicola Gobbo’s recruitment.
Spotlight now back on Nixon
New evidence in Lawyer X inquiry has turned the spotlight back on former chief commissioner Christine Nixon’s claims.
Top cop’s about-face on Lawyer X diaries
Simon Overland has sensationally contradicted evidence by Christine Nixon on Lawyer X.
Corrupt cop ‘tried to frame lawyer’
The former boss of lawyer-turned-informant Nicola Gobbo has alleged Victoria Police tried to frame him.
Cops to Lawyer X: ‘Do whatever it takes’
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo was told people ‘high up’ in Victoria Police wanted ‘results through any means necessary’.
Gobbo responsibility partly mine: Overland
Former police commissioner says he doesn’t recall a ‘bomb’ document raising concerns about the use of Lawyer X.
‘Almost inevitable’ snitch would be discovered
Nicola Gobbo’s status as an informer was always likely to be uncovered, former police commissioner tells inquiry.
Ignorance was not bliss for ex-top cop
Christine Nixon ran the nation’s second largest police force without being told about Lawyer X.
Top cop had no clue over Lawyer X
Christine Nixon says she had no idea that Nicola Gobbo was Victoria Police’s prize informant.
Yes, cops may have perverted justice
In bombshell evidence to the royal commission, a former top cop agreed ‘the ethics were f..ked’.
Top cop ‘aware Gobbo was to snitch’
Simon Overland was ‘aware of what was taking place at all stages’ with the Purana Taskforce.
Police boss ‘unaware Gobbo snitching on mob clients’
Simon Overland says he didn’t know Nicola Gobbo was informing on her clients.
Vic police’s ‘toxic loyalty’ over law
Victoria Police’s operation with Nicola Gobbo was “illegal and chaotic”, former deputy commissioner tells Royal Commission.
Police ‘believed they could weather Lawyer X storm’
Graham Ashton was told news on George Pell would knock the Lawyer X scandal off the front page | READ THE EMAILS
Overland sacked ahead of appearance
The former Victorian police chief has been removed as CEO of Whittlesea Council as he prepares to give evidence.
‘Highest levels’ knew about Lawyer X
Victoria’s top cop says the police hierarchy were aware Nicola Gobbo was acting as an informant against her own clients.
Gobbo has nothing to fear: top cop
Speaking from a secret overseas location Nicola Gobbo says she fears Victoria Police will kill her.
Lawyer X a risk to justice: police chief
Victoria’s top cop has conceded using Nicola Gobbo as a police informant risked ‘perverting the course of justice’.
Police Commissioner to front probe
Graham Ashton to be questioned about what he knew about Nicola Gobbo and underworld figures.
Nicola Gobbo ordered to testify
‘Lawyer X’ has been told to appear at the Royal Commission. But the commission head has ‘no confidence’ she will.
Unsatisfactory: Commissioner blasts police delays
Police have been asked up to 12 times for vital Lawyer X documents and statements and the Commissioner is fed up.
Lawyer X case costs cops $7.6m
Victoria Police have secured $7.6 million to cover the huge costs being incurred over the “Lawyer X” royal commission.
Lawyer X hearing closed
Journalists have been barred from hearing evidence about a particular lawyer’s dealings with police.
Top cop ‘staying put’
Police chief hits back at calls that he should be axed for using Nicola Gobbo as a source.
Gatto ‘admitted killing hitman‘
Mick Gatto allegedly told a gathering of associates that he ‘murdered’ hitman Andrew ‘Benji’ Veniamin.
Client had gut feeling about Lawyer X
Victoria Police wanted underworld barrister Nicola Gobbo to encourage one of her clients to rollover, the royal commission has heard.
Double-murder ‘guilt made Lawyer X roll over’
A former detective says Nicola Gobbo may have turned informer because she felt guilty about not preventing a double murder.
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