New Zealand's justice minister resigned Monday after police filed criminal charges against her following a car crash.
The incident involving Kiri Allan was the latest in a series of missteps and scandals involving government ministers less than three months out from national elections. Polls indicate the conservative opposition has pulled level or moved slightly ahead of the incumbent liberals in what promises to be a close race.
Police allege Allan crashed into a parked vehicle. They have charged her with careless driving and refusing to accompany a police officer. A court date has not been set. If found guilty, Allan could face fines and a suspension of her driver's license. Hipkins said he spoke with Allan on Monday morning and told her he thought she wasn't in a fit state to remain a minister and it was untenable for a justice minister to be charged with criminal offending. She agreed and resigned her ministerial roles, Hipkins said.“While her alleged actions are inexcusable, I've been advised she was experiencing extreme emotional distress at the time of the incident,” Hipkins said.
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