Zarah Garde-Wilson
Zarah Garde-Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1978[1] Armidale, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Criminal defence attorney |
Zarah Garde-Wilson (born 1978) is an Australian solicitor in Victoria who rose to prominence after she acted for many persons under investigation by Victoria Police in relation to the Melbourne gangland killings of 1998–2006.[2][3][4]
In 2005, Garde-Wilson was found guilty of Contempt of court after refusing to testify in the trial of two men charged with the murder of her boyfriend Lewis Caine claiming that she feared for her life.[5]
Garde-Wilson was thought to have provided the 2006 tip off to Tony Mokbel that caused him to skip bail and head to Greece.[6] In 2016 she filed an affidavit stating "that 'Lawyer X's' identity was common knowledge within the legal fraternity and that she was aware of 'Lawyer X's' true identity."[3][7]
In March 2021, Garde-Wilson lost a court case requesting that Google provide her with additional information about who was behind a negative online review so that she could sue them for defamation.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Garde-Wilson was the girlfriend of Lewis Caine, a victim of homicide by firearm in 2004 of the Melbourne gangland killings.[2][9]
She gave birth to a daughter, Samantha in late 2008. In September 2010 she gave birth to twins, Max and Sophie with her husband and father of her children, Lance Simon.[10][11][12]
In popular culture[edit]
- Garde-Wilson was portrayed by Kestie Morassi in the 2008 television series Underbelly.[13]
- Garde-Wilson was portrayed by Zoe Cramond in the 2014 Australian television series Fat Tony & Co.[14][15]
References[edit]
- ^ "The underworld's lawyer", 14 May 2005, The Age[dead link]
- ^ a b Moynihan, Stephen (23 November 2005). "The Zarah Enigma". The Age. Melbourne. Archived from the original on 28 November 2005. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
- ^ a b "'Tip of the iceberg': Gangland lawyer claims she tried to expose Informer 3838" by Melissa Cunningham, The Age, 4 December 2018
- ^ Where are the women of Underbelly now? We investigate. 9 December 2017, Mamamia
- ^ Moynihan, Stephen (23 November 2005). "Convicted, but lawyer to underworld goes free". The Age. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Mulvey, Paul (12 February 2019). "Mokbel's fears finally face reality". The Courier. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Judgment (redacted) AB v CD and EF (2017) VSCA 338", Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal, 21 November 2017, p. 46
- ^ Mills, Tammy (18 March 2021). "Zarah Garde-Wilson loses bid to find who was behind bad Google reviews". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Page 390, Gangland Australia by James Morton, Susanna Lobez
- ^ "Private Zarah Garde-Wilson sells her story to mag". 3 February 2009. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009.
- ^ Gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's partner Lansley Simon man cleared on Paul Thornell murder charge, Padraic Murphy, 24 June 2013, Herald Sun
- ^ Zarah Garde Wilson's ex partner Lansley Simon says jail life is 'unpleasant', Shannon Deery, News Corp Australia, 15 October 2012, PerthNow
- ^ Team, Mamamia (9 December 2017). "Where are the women of Underbelly now?". Mamamia. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "Glamorous gangland lawyer the mastermind behind exposing police". www.9news.com.au. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "Zoe Cramond | AAANZ". Actors Agents Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
External links[edit]
- Garde Wilson Lawyers
- "Informer's expulsion from witness protection upheld" by Steve Butcher, The Age, 17 March 2007