Today we’re heading back to a court in Melbourne with crime writer Chris Vedelago. It was the day when one of the last remaining figures from the city’s gangland war, Tony Mokbel, was released on bail thanks to a legal scandal like no other. 

Mokbel had convictions quashed over the so-called ‘Lawyer X’ saga and since this episode was aired, he was freed from prison. 

We’re bringing you the best episodes of 2025 before your Morning Edition team returns next week.

 

 

Today we&rsquo;re heading back to a court in Melbourne with crime writer Chris Vedelago. It was the day when one of the last remaining figures from the city&rsquo;s gangland war, Tony Mokbel, was released on bail thanks to a legal scandal like no other.&nbsp;
Mokbel had convictions quashed over the so-called &lsquo;Lawyer X&rsquo; saga and since this episode was aired, he was freed from prison.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re bringing you the best episodes of 2025 before your Morning Edition team returns next week.
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Best of 2025: Why gangland figure Tony Mokbel could walk free 

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