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Victorian Legal Services Board initiates investigation into Veronica Nelson's lawyer following coronial inquest

Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson died in custody two days after she was refused bail. (Supplied: The Age/Eddie Jim)

The head of the Victorian Legal Services Board has initiated a complaint and investigation into the conduct of a lawyer engaged to assist Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody. 

NOTE: The family of Veronica Nelson has granted permission to use her name and image.

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