Greens senator Jordon Steele-John targeted in stalking and extortion charges
A 40-year-old woman arrested in Western Australia faces court Thursday charged with stalking and extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
Police arrested a 40-year-old woman on Wednesday. She was charged with aggravated stalking with intent to intimidate Senator Jordon Steele-John and with demanding money through written threats.
She will appear in court Thursday. The senator has not commented on the investigation.
Senator Steele-John has been absent from parliament since last month. This follows allegations he acted inappropriately towards women between 2017 and 2025.
Seven Greens members raised the issue with party leader David Shoebridge. The senator denied all allegations.
He claimed he was a victim of a smear campaign. The WA Greens and the Parliamentary Standards Commission are conducting separate investigations.
- 40 years old
- Suspect's age
- 2017 to 2025
- Allegations timeframe
- Seven members
- Greens members raising issue
Why it mattersStalking and extortion charges are serious crimes that typically result in jail time and restraining orders.
AustraliaThis criminal case affects a sitting senator and adds to ongoing controversy within the Greens over handling of allegations against senior members.
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