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Nicola Gobbo faces cross-examination at Lawyer X royal commission, as it happened
4 years, 10 months ago

Nicola Gobbo faces cross-examination at Lawyer X royal commission, as it happened

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Mr Nathwani kicks off his cross-examination by putting to Ms Gobbo that her former barrister colleague, Sharon Cure, has denied she ever mentioned that Ms Gobbo's name had come up in a brief on Carl Williams. When that's put to Ms Gobbo, she says her former colleague, who is now a magistrate, probably doesn't want to admit that she enjoyed …

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Nicola Gobbo defends collecting fees from betrayed gangland clients in Lawyer X royal commission evidence
4 years, 11 months ago

Nicola Gobbo defends collecting fees from betrayed gangland clients in Lawyer X royal commission evidence

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The giveaway, at least for anyone who knew her back in those days, were the notes in red pen and numerous sticky notes. Key points: Nicola Gobbo said she did not obtain financial advantage or obtain money by deception She said she thought the police would stop her if what she was doing "was wrong" Ms Gobbo will return to …

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Lawyer X inquiry hears anti-corruption police did nothing after learning of Nicola Gobbo's role as informer
5 years, 1 month ago

Lawyer X inquiry hears anti-corruption police did nothing after learning of Nicola Gobbo's role as informer

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Even when his job was to make sure police were behaving properly, the man now leading Victoria Police did not think to question Nicola Gobbo's use as a source because it was sanctioned by senior officers, the royal commission has heard. Key points: Graham Ashton told the inquiry he "took some comfort" in the fact the "highest levels" of police …

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Nicola Gobbo, barrister turned police informer, says her 'greatest fear is the police themselves'
5 years, 1 month ago

Nicola Gobbo, barrister turned police informer, says her 'greatest fear is the police themselves'

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Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told 7.30 she fears Victoria Police will kill her or leak information that could lead to her death. "Victoria Police maintain that the children are potentially at risk and that that potential risk is so great that nothing that I do, or anyone else does for that matter or puts in place, as in things like …

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Lawyer X royal commission blog: Nicola Gobbo's role as informer could have affected more than 1,200 cases
5 years, 3 months ago

Lawyer X royal commission blog: Nicola Gobbo's role as informer could have affected more than 1,200 cases

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Royal commissioner Margaret McMurdo says 1,297 legal matters have been identified where Nicola Gobbo's involvement could have tainted the outcome — while another 35 names have been produced by police. As it happened: Nicola Gobbo's second day of evidence to Lawyer X royal commission — Wednesday, February 5 Nicola Gobbo's first day of evidence at the royal commission Ms Gobbo's …

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The 'magical mystery tour' of the Lawyer X royal commission
5 years, 6 months ago

The 'magical mystery tour' of the Lawyer X royal commission

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Every day at Victoria's Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants, more than 20 lawyers squeeze around a table that runs the length of the hearing room. Victoria Police controls the flow of information, a point Assistant Commissioner Neil Paterson made when he fronted the commission, when he informed a lawyer they would only get the information they asked …

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Lawyer X royal commission hears former cop denies seeking chat with gangland bosses days after being arrested
5 years, 6 months ago

Lawyer X royal commission hears former cop denies seeking chat with gangland bosses days after being arrested

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Former Victorian drug squad detective Paul Dale has denied asking his lawyer to get in contact with gangland figure Carl Williams while he was in prison on drugs charges in 2003. Key points: Paul Dale has spent two days giving evidence this week and will return to give further testimony next Tuesday He said he had no recollection of asking …

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Lawyer X royal commission hears Paul Dale asked to speak to Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams after arrest
5 years, 6 months ago

Lawyer X royal commission hears Paul Dale asked to speak to Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams after arrest

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Former drug squad detective Paul Dale wanted to speak to gangland bosses Carl Williams and Tony Mokbel soon after being arrested for the burglary of a drug house, a royal commission has heard. Key points: Nicola Gobbo's diary show Mr Dale sought contact with Williams and Mokbel nine days after he was arrested, the royal commission hears Mr Dale was …

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