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She's a world-famous prosecutor who took on the toughest cases L.A. had to offer, and now she's diving headfirst into one of the most intriguing true crime stories in history with her new podcast, Informants: Lawyer X. We discuss her new show and more. What's more dangerous than a life of crime? The life of a criminal informant. As they balance volatile relationships with criminals and law enforcement, they must probe for information without raising any red flags — all while knowing that even the tiniest slip-up could get them killed. So, why do they do it? For the greater good? For personal gain? The answers are as complicated as the double lives they lead. Hosted by famed attorney, author, and television producer Marcia Clark, Informants: Lawyer X reveals the story of Nicola Gobbo, a defense attorney who represented the key players in Australia's violent gang wars. As she appeared to become one of the gang, no one could have predicted she would turn into a police informant, selling out the very people she swore to defend. But then when the Lawyer X scandal exploded across headlines, Nicola's duplicity against Australia's most dangerous criminals and toughest cops was made public, ultimately putting her life and the lives of her children on the line. She is now in hiding, while the Australian police and legal community have to pick up the pieces and regain the public's trust. You can binge all episodes of INFORMANTS: LAWYER X exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and get access to more Exhibit C true crime podcasts early and ad free. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia's most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you'd only believe if it were absolutely true and it's available exclusively on Wondery+.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicola Gobbo – also known as Lawyer X – is suing the state of Victoria for compensation after years in witness protection. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app.This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was one of the biggest figures in Melbourne's Underbelly. She was his lawyer. And, as it turns out, the biggest snitch of all.   Tony Mokbel is widely regarded as the organiser of Melbourne's methamphetamine business. And in 2006 he became Australia's most wanted man, escaping the country on a yacht bound for Greece. He was caught a year later, wearing what would become the most famous wig in Australian crime. Beside him through all of it was Nicola Gobbo. A prominent Melbourne lawyer she acted for many of the underworld, including Carl Williams. But unbeknown to them, she was simultaneously acting for another- Melbourne Police. Years of informing on her clients earned her the nickname Lawyer X and the police several high-profile collars. But she couldn't stay secret for long. The scandal rocked Australia. Criminals started appealing convictions, on the basis Gobbo's evidence was tainted. Including Mokbel, in court this month appealing his sentence for serious drug charges. Criminal lawyer Katherine Dowling joins Tim Clarke to comb through the history of Tony Mokbel and his extraordinary claims about the lawyer who used to defend him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight assassination, forbidden love and a shocking tomb raid: welcome to Melbourne's wild new underworld battle.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Seamless” travel between Australia and New Zealand will make hopping across the ditch faster – but don't throw away your passport just yet. A well-known criminal defence lawyer has narrowly survived the latest “targeted” shooting on Sydney's streets, with the broad daylight attack rocking the city's legal profession as police search for a motive. Justice figures are demanding a review of the decision by Victoria's top prosecutor not to pursue charges in the Lawyer X case amid revelations she once represented Simon Overland, the former police chief at the centre of the scandal. Queenslanders could be living with undiagnosed cancer or life-threatening conditions, as more than 50,000 radiology scans sit unreported at one the state's busiest hospitals. Converting spaces above Adelaide CBD shops into homes will be investigated in a bid to ease the housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Seamless” travel between Australia and New Zealand will make hopping across the ditch faster – but don't throw away your passport just yet. A well-known criminal defence lawyer has narrowly survived the latest “targeted” shooting on Sydney's streets, with the broad daylight attack rocking the city's legal profession as police search for a motive. Justice figures are demanding a review of the decision by Victoria's top prosecutor not to pursue charges in the Lawyer X case amid revelations she once represented Simon Overland, the former police chief at the centre of the scandal. Queenslanders could be living with undiagnosed cancer or life-threatening conditions, as more than 50,000 radiology scans sit unreported at one the state's busiest hospitals. Converting spaces above Adelaide CBD shops into homes will be investigated in a bid to ease the housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3AW newsreader Tony Tardio has reported the Lawyer X office will be disbanded after a report found prosecutors refused to file charges against Victorian police officers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margot Robbie's upcoming Barbie movie has seen a spike in demand for makeup and skincare which channels her look in the film. A gifted con-artist allegedly duped disgraced NRL star Jarryd Hayne in a Bitcoin sting. Police propose expanding special powers to crack down on violence in Adelaide's CBD. New bill could give Victoria's Lawyer X investigator the ability to lay charges. Hundreds of Queensland teachers have taken time off following vicious assaults in their schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margot Robbie's upcoming Barbie movie has seen a spike in demand for makeup and skincare which channels her look in the film. A gifted con-artist allegedly duped disgraced NRL star Jarryd Hayne in a Bitcoin sting. Police propose expanding special powers to crack down on violence in Adelaide's CBD. New bill could give Victoria's Lawyer X investigator the ability to lay charges. Hundreds of Queensland teachers have taken time off following vicious assaults in their schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margot Robbie's upcoming Barbie movie has seen a spike in demand for makeup and skincare which channels her look in the film. A gifted con-artist allegedly duped disgraced NRL star Jarryd Hayne in a Bitcoin sting. Police propose expanding special powers to crack down on violence in Adelaide's CBD. New bill could give Victoria's Lawyer X investigator the ability to lay charges. Hundreds of Queensland teachers have taken time off following vicious assaults in their schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margot Robbie's upcoming Barbie movie has seen a spike in demand for makeup and skincare which channels her look in the film. A gifted con-artist allegedly duped disgraced NRL star Jarryd Hayne in a Bitcoin sting. Police propose expanding special powers to crack down on violence in Adelaide's CBD. New bill could give Victoria's Lawyer X investigator the ability to lay charges. Hundreds of Queensland teachers have taken time off following vicious assaults in their schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A war of words has erupted over the DPP's decision not to charge police over their alleged involvement in Victoria's storied Lawyer X saga. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows that since Shane Warne's death from suspected heart disease while holidaying in Thailand almost a year ago, there has been a 25 per cent increase in Australians getting heart checks. The federal government has been accused of having sticky fingers after Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones compared Australians' superannuation savings to “honey” that should be managed in the best interests of “the hive”. A former Supreme Court judge has lashed the Andrews government, warning new human source management laws will create another Lawyer X scandal. And in sport, Alastair Clarkson made a young reporter feel threatened and uncomfortable when he lashed out at her during a North Melbourne training session, according to Channel 9 news director Hugh Nailon. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Victoria's Office of Special Investigator says its probe of the Lawyer X scandal is being hampered and it needs more money or powers to uncover the truth.  Melbourne is notorious for its ability to have four seasons in a day, and its fickle weather could be putting people at greater risk of cancer and other conditions.  Child killer Robert Farquharson is being blamed for the untimely death of his former wife a decade after he was sentenced to life in prison for murdering their three sons.  Australia will introduce mandatory Covid testing for travellers from China amid a “rapidly developing situation”.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Crime investigator Adam Shand explains Gobbo's reluctance to appear before the Royal Commission, even though she risked a contempt of court charge. Eventually Lawyer X makes a surprise appearance from a secret location. Finally, she would explain why she became a double-dealing snitch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Crime investigator Adam Shand reports from the Lawyer X Royal Commission on former Chief Commissioner Simon Overland's testimony. Overland tells of a “toxic co-dependency” between Victoria Police and Lawyer X. The glittering prize has become a millstone that sinks the careers and reputations of senior police.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Crime investigator Adam Shand shows how Gobbo helped police take down drug baron Tony Mokbel then betrayed the Calabrian mafia in the world's largest importation of ecstasy. At the height of her success as an informer, Lawyer X begins to unravel.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Crime investigator Adam Shand delves into the Chartres-Abbott's family history of bogus religion, violence and sexual freedom that leads Shane into the sex industry.  For more episodes download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of Lawyer X. Drug barons and corrupt police were running riot in the early 2000s but Victoria Police had a secret weapon, a criminal barrister named Nicola Gobbo who betrayed her clients, lovers and associates. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand tells the story of a double agent playing a deadly game.  For more episodes download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Crime investigator Adam Shand claims that Gobbo helped a pathological liar to falsely confess to the 2003 murder of “vampire gigolo” Shane Chartres-Abbott. Senior police ignore evidence the testimony and a $30 million investigation ends in failure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq) In the second part of a three part mini-series, Camilla Uppal speaks with Megan Hulme, trainee solicitor at a top-40 law firm and founder of It's All Hearsay, all about her experiences working as a paralegal before starting her training contract. In this episode, Megan provides an insight into her journey and experience securing paralegal roles after leaving university. We discuss the competitive nature of the entry-level legal job market and how candidates can stand out in the application process. Megan provides specific advice in relation to legal CVs, paralegal interviews, and the common issues that Megan has noticed when helping her mentees to secure their first legal roles. Megan also provides her opinion on how the LPC helped her to progress her legal career, which may be of help to those currently wondering whether or not to undertake the LPC.  You can find out more about It's All Hearsay by visiting its website: https://itsallhearsayblog.wordpress.com/ and following its Instagram page: @itsallhearsay   Prefer YouTube videos to podcasts? Check out the video for this podcast on our YouTube channel where you can watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStudentLawyer  Don't forget to share this episode with anyone who may find the episode helpful. It would also mean the world to us if you could subscribe to the podcast on the platform you are using to listen to us.    Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq) In the first part of a three part mini-series, Camilla Uppal speaks with Megan Hulme, trainee solicitor and founder of It's All Hearsay, about social mobility in the legal profession.  In this episode, Megan provides an insight into her journey and experience securing a training contract at a top-40 law firm as a socially mobile student from a non-Russell Group university, also providing advice to those from similar backgrounds.  Megan provides more information about It's All Hearsay, the platform she set up to help provide advice and guidance for those seeking a career in law, and explains why social mobility is important and what more she believes that universities and law firms should do to promote social mobility in the legal profession. Megan also shares her top tips for how to achieve a first class degree! You can find out more about It's All Hearsay by visiting its website: https://itsallhearsayblog.wordpress.com/ and following its instagram page: @itsallhearsay   Prefer YouTube videos to podcasts? Check out the video for this podcast on our YouTube channel where you can watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStudentLawyer  Don't forget to share this episode with anyone who may find the episode helpful. It would also mean the world to us if you could subscribe to the podcast on the platform you are using to listen to us.    Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

Christine Nixon headed Victoria Police from 2001 to 2009 during some of the organisations most turbulent years. She's been made an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to law enforcement, women in policing and tertiary education

Vikki Petraitis has written over 17 true crime books and has recently researched and recorded a true crime podcast for Casefile. In this episode, Vikki speaks about ex-detective Paul Dale, her best-selling book on The Frankston Serial Killer, Paul Denyer, and discusses her career as an acclaimed true crime writer.

Former criminal defence barrister and police informant, Nicola Gobbo, was referred in the media as Lawyer X because her true identity was subject to a suppression order. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, discusses the case and about lawyer ethics in general. https://www.lawonlydiard.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s August, 2005, and Nicola Gobbo’s life is about to go in a direction she never anticipated.  Nicola is a successful defence barrister, best known for defending Melbourne’s most prolific organised crime figures, from Carl Williams to Tony Mokbel. But things have become very messy. She wants to get what she calls the ‘Mokbel monkey’ off her back. She’s become too involved in ways she says she never intended. She’ll later say she’s tired of being stood over by criminals who are manipulating the justice system. She’s scared and distressed, and close to breaking down.  When Nicola Gobbo arrives at the courthouse and finds two detectives standing outside, words spill out of her mouth and tears fall down her face. She tells them things she shouldn’t. The detectives see this as an opportunity, and suggest something that’s never been done before.  Her decision that day would affect thousands of people, and ultimately force her into hiding.  The most resounding question when it comes to Nicola’s behaviour is: why? This episode was originally published on October 22nd and is part of our 2020 Best Of series. CREDITS Guest: Rachael Brown Host: Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia  Executive Producer: Zoe Ferguson LINKS To listen to the podcast Trace, visit: abc.net.au/trace CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at truecrime@mamamia.com.au   Join our closed Facebook community to discuss this episode. Just search True Crime Conversations on Facebook or follow this link https://bit.ly/tcc-group  If any of the contents in this episode have cause distress know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Xmas special the wigs, with the aid of a bottle or two of French champagne, bring a close to the legal year with a discussion of three interesting legal controversies. Firstly the wigs discuss the "lawyer x" scandal in Victoria. A tale of what happened when a famous criminal defence barrister turned rogue and began secretly working for the police against her clients. Second, the wigs discuss a recent decision of the NSW court of appeal in HDI Global Specialty SE v Wonkana No. 3 Pty Ltd concerning insurance policies and the pandemic. Very much one for the contract law and statutory interpretation aficionados. Lastly, the wigs discuss a needlessly controversial nsw government policy for the "depenalisation" of drug possession offences. Strap yourselves in and get ready for a somewhat lengthy, slightly rowdy end of year Christmas special.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mokbel will remain in prison on other convictions. But will those convictions eventually be overturned as the Lawyer X scandal works its way through the courts? Could Victoria Police ever be charged with criminal offences for their part in the perversion of justice?

Herald Sun crime reporter, Anthony Dowsley, says it's "not a get out of jail card just yet" because Mr Mokbel was convicted of more drug trafficking offences in 2012. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and journalist Patrick Carlyon talks to Cheryl Akle about the infamous Melbourne gangland killings, and the city's dark history of crime. All things explored in his new book, Lawyer X. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this fortnight's episode of The Protégé Podcast, an associate professor chats about how important it is for aspiring solicitors and barristers to be aware of their legal duties to ethics in both their professional and personal lives… before it gets out of hand. Australian National University (ANU) College of Law associate professor Vivien Holmes has joined host Naomi Neilson to talk through all things legal ethics for incoming barristers and solicitors, from understanding its importance, recognising the best practices (and the red flags) and responding to tricky requests.  We also chat about a few examples, including Lawyer X and what aspiring lawyers can learn from her and the entire saga– with quite a bit to keep in mind! This episode comes right after the final report from the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants (RCMPI) that detailed the extent of Nicola Gobbo's legal and ethical breaches and recommended a suite of changes, including altering how it is taught to the profession's future lawyers.  Check out the episode below! If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you!  We're also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you're standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch.  You can reach us here: Emails: editor@lawyersweekly.com.au or naomi.neilson@momentummedia.com.au Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants concludes that the behaviour of both the Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo, who led a double life of both barrister and informant, may affect over 1,000 court findings. Among the 111 recommendations is the appointment of a special investigator, as well as a suitably qualified person to investigate a further eleven people who were human sources with potential legal obligations of confidentiality or privilege. And, in a world first, the Family Court are launching The Lighthouse Project, a pilot scheme that links support services to families experiencing violence.

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants concludes that the behaviour of both the Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo, who led a double life of both barrister and informant, may affect over 1,000 court findings. Among the 111 recommendations is the appointment of a special investigator, as well as a suitably qualified person to investigate a further eleven people who were human sources with potential legal obligations of confidentiality or privilege. And, in a world first, the Family Court are launching The Lighthouse Project, a pilot scheme that links support services to families experiencing violence.

Victoria Police will set up a new taskforce in response to the findings from the Lawyer X royal commission. Genevive Alison has the details. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final Lawyer X royal commission report was released yesterday. John 'Sly' Silvester says there are 10 points we can take from the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peta Credlin speaks to Herald Sun Journalist, Patrick Carlyon on the report into the Lawyer X scandal which was released to the public today. Plus, a China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson hits back at Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has revealed how much the Lawyer X debacle has cost Victoria Police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New laws to stop gangland crooks like Tony Mokbel getting back millions of dollars in seized assets even if their convictions are overturned are being considered. Anthony Dowsley has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s August, 2005, and Nicola Gobbo’s life is about to go in a direction she never anticipated.  Nicola is a successful defence barrister, best known for defending Melbourne’s most prolific organised crime figures, from Carl Williams to Tony Mokbel. But things have become very messy. She wants to get what she calls the ‘Mokbel monkey’ off her back. She’s become too involved in ways she says she never intended. She’ll later say she’s tired of being stood over by criminals who are manipulating the justice system. She’s scared and distressed, and close to breaking down.  When Nicola Gobbo arrives at the courthouse and finds two detectives standing outside, words spill out of her mouth and tears fall down her face. She tells them things she shouldn’t. The detectives see this as an opportunity, and suggest something that’s never been done before.  Her decision that day would affect thousands of people, and ultimately force her into hiding.  The most resounding question when it comes to Nicola’s behaviour is: why? CREDITS Guest: Rachael Brown Host: Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia  Executive Producer: Zoe Ferguson LINKS To listen to the podcast Trace, visit: abc.net.au/trace CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at truecrime@mamamia.com.au   Join our closed Facebook community to discuss this episode. Just search True Crime Conversations on Facebook or follow this link https://bit.ly/tcc-group  If any of the contents in this episode have cause distress know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with former Tarrant County prosecutor Jake Banks about his involvement in an international drug-smuggling conspiracy, his imprisonment abroad, and his path to redemption.    Jake Banks tried 45 criminal trials in his first year as a prosecutor and won every single case except his first case.  Next thing he knew, Jake was imprisoned in solitary confinement 23 hours a day in a prison in France. After spending two years in solitary confinement, Jake overcame his self-destructive nature and found personal and professional success.  Jake then wrote and published “Lawyer X,” a story about the many missteps that landed him in a foreign prison and his road towards redemption. This is a story about how money can indeed be the root of all evil, and it is also a story about how a human being can redeem himself even after hitting absolutely rock bottom.

Today we find out about the woman at the centre of one of the biggest crime scandals in Australian history. Last year it was revealed that Lawyer X was Nicola Gobbo: a prominent Melbourne lawyer who represented some of Melbourne's biggest criminals and at the same time was giving information about them to the police.   The Lawyer X scandal could see some of Australia's most notorious criminals released from prison, and there's concern that they might want Lawyer X dead, and that's why she might have to spend the rest of her life in hiding. To explain this story we're joined by Anthony Dowsley: the journalist who first broke the story for the Herald Sun in 2014.   In today's news headlines: Presidential debate format to be changed after “dumpster fire” spectacle $1.5 billion to boost Australian manufacturing Facebook to integrate Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.