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Woman charged over alleged stalking of Greens senator Steele-John

Original: Woman charged over alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John "A 40-year-old woman ha

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by Western Australian police over the alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. Police said the charges follow an investigation into unwanted contact and a demand for money directed at the senator, who has not been harmed. The case has drawn attention to the risks politicians face from harassment.

Why now: People are reacting to reports that a federal senator was targeted in an alleged stalking and extortion attempt.

Jordon Steele-JohnAustralian GreensWestern Australia Police

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