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William Ton

Gobbo's ongoing punishment after police lawsuit fails

Once Nicola Gobbo decided to become an informer "exposure was an inherent risk", a judge said. (HANDOUT/ABC NEWS)

A former turncoat gangland barrister says she and her children face ongoing punishment after a judge struck out her lawsuit against the state of Victoria and its police force for failing to ensure her safety when her identity was exposed.

Nicola Gobbo sought at least $800,000 in damages from the state over claims she was groomed by police to become a human source in late 2005. 

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