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Comedian Lawrence Mooney allegedly caught speeding at 168km/h on EastLink
Comedian Lawrence Mooney could face a tough audience in court next week after he was allegedly clocked driving at speeds of more than 150km/h on a Melbourne freeway.
Mooney, best known as the host of ABC TV's Dirty Laundry Live, was detected driving a Jeep Cherokee at 168km/h on the 100km/h EastLink Freeway at Keysborough just after 10.30pm on Good Friday, police say.
The 50-year-old from Armadale surrendered the 2004 Cherokee to police for impoundment about two weeks after the alleged incident.
Mooney was subsequently charged with driving at a dangerous speed, and exceeding the speed limit.
He is expected to appear at the Moorabbin Magistrates Court next Friday for a committal mention.
As well as hosting Dirty Laundry Live, Mooney also starred in ABC TV's Agony series and It's a Date, in which he co-wrote episodes.
He won best show at the this year's Sydney Comedy Festival and was also nominated for a Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award.
Mooney was contacted for comment through his agent, but they did not return phone calls.
Comedian Lawrence Mooney could face a tough audience in court next week after he was allegedly clocked driving at speeds of more than 150km/h on a Melbourne freeway.
Mooney, best known as the host of ABC TV's Dirty Laundry Live, was detected driving a Jeep Cherokee at 168km/h on the 100km/h EastLink Freeway at Keysborough just after 10.30pm on Good Friday, police say.
The 50-year-old from Armadale surrendered the 2004 Cherokee to police for impoundment about two weeks after the alleged incident.
Mooney was subsequently charged with driving at a dangerous speed, and exceeding the speed limit.
He is expected to appear at the Moorabbin Magistrates Court next Friday for a committal mention.
As well as hosting Dirty Laundry Live, Mooney also starred in ABC TV's Agony series and It's a Date, in which he co-wrote episodes.
He won best show at the this year's Sydney Comedy Festival and was also nominated for a Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award.
Mooney was contacted for comment through his agent, but they did not return phone calls.
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