Court Spares Tony Mokbel Additional Jail Time
Victoria's highest court has ruled that Tony Mokbel, an underworld figure, will not face extra prison time related to a methamphetamine trafficking operation.
The Court of Appeal re-sentenced Mokbel to time already served after several of his convictions were overturned in connection with the Lawyer X scandal.
Mokbel, currently out on bail, was re-sentenced this morning for a drug scheme he ran during 2006 and 2007 while hiding in Greece and evading Australian police.
Background of the Sentencing
- In 2012, Mokbel was sentenced to 30 years in prison, including a 20-year term for the drug operation dubbed "Magnum."
- The Court of Appeal reduced this sentence to time served due to the impact of the Lawyer X scandal and overturned convictions.
"Tony Mokbel is no longer a 'serious drug offender' and will not be forced back to prison over the methamphetamine racket."
At the conclusion of Thursday’s hearing, Mokbel kissed his partner passionately before leaving the court without commenting to the media.
Ongoing Legal Matters
Mokbel is scheduled to return to court later this month for a separate drug-related case.
"This decision marks another significant legal victory for Mokbel, bringing him closer to total freedom after more than 6,500 days in custody."
Author's summary: Tony Mokbel's court victory reduces his sentence to time served amid overturned convictions, moving him closer to freedom after years in prison.