A former partner of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John faces stalking and extortion charges, highlighting serious personal safety threats against Australian politicians.
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Exclusive: Police will allege the woman, 40, is the former partner of Steele-John and she is expected to face court in Perth on ThursdayA 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.WA police said on Wednesday detectives from the family violence investigation squad charged the Perth woman with one count of aggravated stalking with intent to intimidate and one count of demanding property by written threats, commonly known as extortion. Continue reading...
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