Censured GOP Royal Oak City Commissioner Kim Gibbs caught shoplifting [View all]
Censured Royal Oak City Commissioner Kim Gibbs has found herself in the news again, this time for being caught shoplifting.
The embattled elected official issued a statement Wednesday evening on the misdemeanor shoplifting offense.
"I would like to apologize to my family, friends and especially my constituents for my substantial lapse in judgement today, Wednesday, May 6. A combination of many external factors led to my poor judgement. The economic impact of the COVID-19 statewide lockdown has taken a serious toll on me personally," she said.
"I obviously was not thinking clearly, and I take full responsibility for my actions. Recently, I had to choose between insulin and food, and I chose the insulin, which helps me stay alive.
"Recent threats and harassment along with censure in Royal Oak for my attendance at 'Operation Gridlock' and a lack of sleep have resulted in my mistake. Thanks to the support of family and friends, I am now seeking treatment from medical professionals to ensure I never make a mistake like this again."
Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2020/05/07/royal-oak-city-commissioner-kim-gibbs-shoplifting/3087242001/
Ms. Gibbs is an attorney.
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