Woman charged over alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John
A 40-year-old woman has been charged with stalking and extortion against Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. The senator is also currently facing an independent investigation regarding separate allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile political figures and raises questions regarding parliamentary standards and personal conduct in Australian politics.
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by Western Australian police for allegedly stalking and attempting to extort Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by Western Australian police for allegedly stalking and attempting to extort Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australian Greens Woman charged over alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John Exclusive: Police will allege the woman, 40, is the former partner of Steele-John and she is expected to face court in Perth on Thursday
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by Western Australian police for allegedly stalking and attempting to extort the Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
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