Eddie Obeid's legal bill given $10 million boost with property sale

By Kate McClymont
Updated December 17 2016 - 2:13am, first published 12:15am
Eddie Obeid stunned his cabinet colleagues in 2002 when he commented on a developing scandal with: 'Well, someone has got to get paid.' Photo: Rick Stevens
Eddie Obeid stunned his cabinet colleagues in 2002 when he commented on a developing scandal with: 'Well, someone has got to get paid.' Photo: Rick Stevens
The Obeids sold this building in September for $10 million. Photo: Steven Siewert
The Obeids sold this building in September for $10 million. Photo: Steven Siewert
The Obeid's legal bills for a variety of cases are believed to be more than $5 million.  Photo: Daniel Munoz
The Obeid's legal bills for a variety of cases are believed to be more than $5 million. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Eddie and Judy Obeid at home with their nine children in November 1982.  Photo: Phillip Lock
Eddie and Judy Obeid at home with their nine children in November 1982. Photo: Phillip Lock

 

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