Court spares underworld figure Tony Mokbel extra jail time
Victoria's Court of Appeal has ruled that Tony Mokbel will not face additional prison time related to a methamphetamine trafficking operation. The decision comes after several of his previous convictions were overturned following the Lawyer X scandal.
Re-sentencing and background
The court re-sentenced Mokbel to time already served, meaning he will not return to prison. He remains on bail and is expected to face another court hearing later this month concerning a separate drug-related case.
Past convictions and scandal impact
Mokbel had been sentenced in 2012 to a 30-year term, which included a 20-year sentence for the drug enterprise known as "Magnum". However, this sentence was adjusted due to the legal fallout from the Lawyer X scandal and the overturning of related convictions.
Victoria's highest court has ruled Tony Mokbel is no longer a "serious drug offender".
Courtroom conclusion
At the conclusion of Thursday's hearing, Mokbel embraced his partner and chose not to make any remarks to the media. This marks another significant legal victory for him, bringing him closer to total freedom after spending over 6,500 days in custody.
Author’s Summary
Tony Mokbel’s latest court ruling spares him more jail time, marking a decisive legal win following years of incarceration and the collapse of key convictions tied to the Lawyer X scandal.