Former NZ Green MP Faces $1,600 Fine for Stealing $9,000 Worth of Clothing

‘There is nowhere near a material contribution of her mental health to the shoplifting,’ said a prosecutor.

Iranian-born Green MP Golriz Ghahraman speaks to students during the Olympic Refugee Sport Day at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on June 19, 2018. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

Former New Zealand Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman has faced a fine of NZ$1,600 (US$974) and court costs of $260 (US$158) for going on a shoplifting spree last year.

The former barrister’s request for a discharge without conviction was also denied, making it unlikely she will be able to resume her law career. She resigned from Parliament after being charged.