MP Golriz Ghahraman Faces Investigation Over Alleged Shoplifting
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Police are investigating MP Golriz Ghahraman over alleged shoplifting incidents. What happens next depends on if she's charged and the outcome of any trial.
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If convicted of an offence punishable by 2+ years in prison, her MP seat would be automatically vacated.
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The Green Party caucus could also independently investigate her and potentially expel her from the Green ranks, although she'd remain an independent MP.
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If the allegations are true, quick resignation seems a likely outcome to limit damage for Ghahraman and the Greens.
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Best outcome for Ghahraman is total exoneration from the law and her party, but that will take time during a key political period.