NZ MP Ghahraman Resigns After Shoplifting Accusations Amid Abuse
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Golriz Ghahraman, a New Zealand MP and former UN human rights lawyer, has resigned after being accused of shoplifting from two clothing stores.
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She alleges the thefts were due to extreme stress and trauma, saying her behavior was "completely out of character."
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CCTV footage emerged showing her allegedly stealing a designer handbag from an Auckland boutique.
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Ghahraman says she has faced continuous threats and abuse online and in-person since becoming an MP in 2017.
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Her Green Party co-leaders acknowledged her distress and said she would continue to have their support despite resigning.