The Green Party co-leaders say Golriz Ghahraman faced threats of sexual and physical violence while working as an MP. She said that her mental health had been “badly affected” by the stress of her work as an MP. Green Party co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson address media this afternoon over the Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting allegations. Golriz Ghahraman with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw at Parliament following the general election last year. 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.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 16, 2024 00:51 UTC