Court Spares Underworld Figure Tony Mokbel Extra Jail Time
Victoria's highest court has ruled that Tony Mokbel, a notorious underworld figure, will not face additional prison time related to a methamphetamine trafficking operation.
Re-sentencing and Legal Background
The Court of Appeal re-sentenced Mokbel to time already served, overturning previous convictions linked to the fallout from the Lawyer X scandal. This included revising his sentence for a drug scheme called "Magnum," which he operated between 2006 and 2007 while evading Australian police in Greece.
Victoria's highest court has ruled Tony Mokbel is no longer a "serious drug offender" and removed the additional prison term related to the methamphetamine trafficking racket.
Previous Sentence Details
- Originally sentenced in 2012 to 30 years in jail.
- 20 years of that sentence was for the "Magnum" drug operation.
- Sentencing revised to reflect the reduced convictions due to legal issues, including the Lawyer X scandal.
Recent Court Appearance
Mokbel, currently out on bail, was re-sentenced on the drug charges during Thursday's hearing. Afterward, he kissed his partner and left the court without commenting to the media.
He is expected to return to court later this month regarding a separate drug-related case.
"Mokbel kissed his partner passionately at the conclusion of Thursday's hearing before departing the court, declining to comment to media."
Summary
This marks a significant legal success for Mokbel, who has spent more than 6,500 days in custody and is now closer to full freedom.
Author's Note
Tony Mokbel’s legal setbacks are diminishing, reflecting the impact of major legal scandals and reduced sentences, bringing him closer to release.
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