Trial begins for lawyer who served as an informant against police in gangland cases.

In a highly anticipated legal battle, the fate of former gangland lawyer turned informant, Nicola Gobbo, will be determined by a judge in the Supreme Court of Melbourne. Gobbo, who is suing the State of Victoria for damages, claims that her safety was compromised by the police and her reputation as an informant has caused significant harm to her health and career.

The trial, which is set to begin today, will have Gobbo appearing in person. Prior to this, there were pre-trial hearings in September where Gobbo's legal team argued for a jury trial, believing that the citizens of the state would be better equipped to make an unbiased decision. However, the state requested for a judge-alone trial, citing the extensive media coverage surrounding Gobbo's case that could potentially influence a jury. The judge, Justice Andrew Keogh, agreed with this and ruled that the trial would be conducted by a judge alone.

The trial, expected to last four weeks, will be presided over by Justice Keogh, who will carefully consider the evidence presented. Gobbo's involvement with the police as an informant on three separate occasions in the 1990s and early 2000s has raised questions about the integrity of over 1000 convictions. This was revealed by a royal commission that found Gobbo's dual role as a lawyer and informant could have influenced these convictions.

Since her role as an informant was uncovered in 2019, several of her former clients, including Tony Mokbel, Faruk Orman, and Zlate Cvetanovski, have successfully had their convictions overturned. Gobbo alleges that her safety was compromised while working as an informant for the police and that her unmasking as "Informer 3838" and "Lawyer X" has had a detrimental impact on her health and career.

As the trial begins, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court of Melbourne as the case unfolds. Stay updated on the latest developments and breaking news by following our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm, and your privacy is guaranteed.

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