NSW Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Fullerton issued a damning finding against police and former director of public prosecutions, current Victorian judge John Champion, as she ruled on legal questions relating to drug kingpin Tony Mokbel's appeal.
NSW Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Fullerton issued a damning finding against police and former director of public prosecutions, current Victorian judge John Champion, as she ruled on legal questions relating to drug kingpin Tony Mokbel's appeal.
He did not find out about Gobbo's status as an informer until the High Court lifted gag orders in 2018. The judge said this was the "most controversial question" referred to her, as she found Justice Champion made an error of judgment. "Those three men were deceived by Gobbo into believing her advice was independent legal advice when it was anything but that," the judge said.Tony Mokbel did not find out about Nicola Gobbo's status as an informer until the High Court lifted gag orders in 2018.
Further, Justice Fullerton found "on the balance of probabilities" that Victoria Police attempted to pervert the course of justice by using Gobbo.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police engaged in ‘joint criminal enterprise’ to bring down Tony MokbelA damning court finding about the conduct of police and prosecutors in the Lawyer X case is the strongest indication yet that drug baron Tony Mokbel could be set free.
Read more »
Two police dogs found dead inside vehicle in Sydney's south, NSW Police launch investigationNSW Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two police dogs in Lucas Heights. Two German Shepherds, PD Xtra and DD Soldier, were found dead inside a police vehicle on Thursday.
Read more »
Investigation launched into deaths of NSW Police dogs in police vehicleTheir handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier today.
Read more »
Court Finds Victoria Police Conspired With Informer to Imprison Drug BaronThe Court of Appeal has ruled that four Victoria Police officers and barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo engaged in a conspiracy to imprison drug baron Tony Mokbel. Mokbel is currently serving a 26-year sentence for drug trafficking and claims Gobbo, his former lawyer, shared confidential information with police.
Read more »
Deaths of two NSW police dogs shines a light on special bond animals have with handlersA retired senior constable opens up about the special relationship that exists between police dogs and their handlers following the tragic deaths of two canines.
Read more »
The 'protestival' NSW police are seeking to block at the world's largest coal portA protest seeking to block passage to the world's largest coal port is being challenged in the NSW Supreme Court — but the group leading it says they won't be deterred from future action.
Read more »