‘Really difficult to watch’: Former Liberal leader on verge of bankruptcy

Former state Liberal leader John Pesutto is on the verge of bankruptcy after being hit with a multi-million-dollar legal bill.

Mr Pesutto has been ordered to pay $2.3 million worth of legal fees in the now infamous Moira Deeming defamation case.

Political expert Dr. Zareh Ghazarian said a “really difficult” situation was unfolding, which could ultimately trigger a by-election in Mr Pesutto’s seat of Hawthorn.

Press PLAY to listen to Dr. Zareh Ghazarian’s analysis of John Pesutto’s legal bill

“It’s been really difficult to watch this,” he said on 3AW Drive.

“There’s a lot of goodwill towards him.”

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