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A bikie boss convicted of murder cannot be considered a person of good character because of his role as head of an outlaw gxxg, a judge has been told.
Comanchero national president Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi, 31, was convicted of the murder of Anthony Zervas, the brother of Hells Angel member Peter Zervas.
Mr Zervas, 29, was bludgeoned with a bollard and stabbed during a brawl at Sydney Airport on March 22, 2009.
During sentencing submissions at the NSW Supreme Court on Friday, crown prosecutor Natalie Adams said Hawi had a number of convictions as a juvenile before becoming Comanchero national president at the age of 22.
Ms Adams said Hawi headed an outlaw gxxg that 'did not comply with mainstream society'.
'(That) precludes a finding of good character,' she told the court.
Ms Adams also highlighted the fact that the bashing of Mr Zervas had occurred in a very public setting.
'In broad daylight... and in front of a large number of people including children and the elderly,' Ms Adams said.
Hawi was the only person to be found guilty of murder over the airport brawl, while another club member is to be sentenced for manslaughter in March.
Eight other Comancheros and two Hells Angels members have already been sentenced for their roles.
Justice Robert Allan Hulme will sentence Hawi on April 10.
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