Zarah Garde-Wilson
| Zarah Garde-Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Zarah Garde-Wilson (born 1978) is an Australian solicitor in Victoria who has acted for many persons under investigation by Victoria Police in relation to the Melbourne gangland killings of 1998-2006. [1][dead link]
Garde-Wilson is a graduate of the University of Western Australia, where she resided at St. George's College.
Upon graduation, Garde-Wilson commenced articles of clerkship with Perth and Melbourne criminal law firm Pryles & Defteros.
She was a girlfriend to convicted criminal, Lewis Caine, himself a victim in 2004 of the gangland killings.[1][dead link]
Garde-Wilson was set to face trial on charges of possessing an unregistered gun that had allegedly belonged to Caine.[2][dead link] She was acquitted of this charge and also charges of giving false evidence to the Australian Crime Commission.[3]
Garde-Wilson successfully challenged the decision by the Victorian Legal Services Board to not renew her certificate to practise law in the state; she is now regarded as a "fit and proper person".[4] This follows a conviction on contempt of court charges for failing to testify against the men later convicted of killing Caine. In the drama series Underbelly Garde-Wilson is played by actress Kestie Morassi [5][dead link]
[edit] Personal life
Garde-Wilson gave birth to a daughter, Samantha, in late 2008. In September 2010 she gave birth to twins, Max and Sophie.[6] In December, 2011, the father of her three children, Lansley Simon was formally charged with the murder of Paul Thornell.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Moynihan, Stephen (2005-11-23). "The Zarah Enigma". Melbourne: The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/the-zarah-enigma/2005/11/22/1132421663300.html. Retrieved 2007-03-05.
- ^ Berry, Jamie (2007-05-15). "Gangland lawyer to face trial". Melbourne: The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/gangland-lawyer-to-face-trial/2007/05/15/1178995146169.html. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
- ^ Rennie, Reko (2008-06-10). "Underbelly lawyer cleared". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/underbelly-lawyer-cleared/2008/06/10/1212863623249.html. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ Butcher, Steve (2008-07-29). "Gangland lawyer cleared to resume practice". Melbourne: The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/national/gangland-lawyer-cleared-to-resume-practice-20080728-3mav.html. Retrieved 2008-07-29.[dead link]
- ^ Peter, Gregory (2007-06-26). "Underworld lawyer loses legal battle". Melbourne: The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/underworld-lawyer-loses-legal-battle/2007/06/26/1182623863061.html. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
- ^ "Private Zarah Garde-Wilson sells her story to mag". 2009-02-03. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24999489-5012974,00.html.[dead link]
- ^ "Accused murderer identified by witnesses". 2011-12-13. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/accused-murderer-identified-by-witnesses-20111213-1orv9.html.
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