New Zealand female lawmaker accused of shoplifting resigns

New Zealand Parliament member Golriz Ghahraman, a prominent figure in the Green Party, has tendered her resignation amidst mounting accusations of shoplifting, substantiated by CCTV footage currently under police investigation. “The mental health professional I see says my recent behaviour is consistent with recent events giving rise to extreme stress response and relating to previously unrecognised trauma. The controversy escalated with the emergence of CCTV footage allegedly capturing Ms Ghahraman taking a designer handbag from an Auckland boutique, leading to her decision to step down on Tuesday. Mr Shaw underscored the heightened stress Ms Ghahraman endured, referencing ongoing police investigations into these threats. Co-leader Marama Davidson affirmed support for Ms Ghahraman, acknowledging the distress she was experiencing and pledging ongoing support from the Green Party.