New Zealand Justice Minister Steps Down Following Car Crash Scandal
TL;DR
New Zealand's Justice Minister, Kiri Allan, has resigned after being charged with reckless driving following a car crash. Allan was also charged with careless use of a motor vehicle and refusing to accompany a police officer. She apologized for her actions and cited personal difficulties and mental health struggles. This incident adds to a series of missteps involving government ministers ahead of the upcoming general elections in October.
- New Zealand justice minister resigns after car crash DW (English)
- New Zealand’s justice minister resigns after being charged over car crash CNN
- New Zealand: Justice minister quits after drink driving crash BBC
- New Zealand justice minister Kiri Allan resigns over reckless driving charge The Guardian
- New Zealand Minister Resigns After Drunken Car Crash The Daily Beast
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