Blood, cocaine and fingerless gloves: The dark side of Melbourne’s legal eagles
Melbourne lawyer Mario Condello, known for his ambitions in crime, was shot dead on February 6, 2006, a day before his trial for conspiracy to murder. Once a successful solicitor, Condello was disbarred following a police investigation into his links with drug trafficking and fraud. His underworld activities ended violently, highlighting the dark side of the legal profession.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 01:40 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC
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