Golriz Gahraman allegedly attempted shoplifting

[Lilith7]

That would suggest guilt to me if thats the case.
Typically innocent or not in any such cases wr usually see most parties stand down members in such situations until the investigation is complete.

That would suggest to me loyalty to the party by doing her best to distance herself from them until the situation becomes clear.

One possibility that comes to mind is that Golriz was over-enthusiastically pursuing evidence of unsustainably or unethically produced clothing. If she has evidence of something like sweatshop and/or child labour produced clothing it would go some way in explaining why the boutique is not commenting for fear of blowing the story open.

As I said above there is more to this than is being divulged so far and in the absence of facts the rumour mill is working overtime.

That's a possibility & would make sense of a very odd situation, no doubt we'll see in due course.


Apparently 'experts from both sides' are claiming that she has few options to save her career.  The media are very keen for more details, its the silly season & so not much other news happening.


https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politic...d-front-up

"Ghahraman has ignored multiple requests for comment, while the Green Party has told its members and MPs not to speak about the issue.
Experts in political communications say the party’s refusal to comment further has left too much ambiguity and room for speculation.



Clint Smith, a director at Victor Consulting and former communications advisor to Jacinda Ardern, said the party needed to clear up what had actually happened.

"In situations like these, it is very important for the party leadership to get the full facts and share those facts with the public as quickly as possible,” he said.

“What actually happened, why, and are there mitigating factors or explanations? The lack of clear answers fuels speculation, and people will often assume the worst.”

Janet Wilson, a Post columnist and former National Party chief press secretary, said remaining quiet would not make the issue disappear. “We needed to know her sense about it, what her reaction was, whether she intends to fight it. I would advise her to say that and nothing more. And then she could say she was unable to say anything more until the police investigation is completed,” Wilson said.

“If she's found completely innocent, that will make the story go away. The fact police are investigating, as well as her own political party, does put her in clear and present danger."



That seems unlikely; just as the Uffindell scandal was dragged up to make a point about this situation, so this could also be used again & again by the media & everyone else.