North Macedonia lawmaker resigns over taped conversation
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A lawmaker in North Macedonia is resigning after an illegally taped phone conversation in which he appeared to be ordering cannabis oil from a private dealer was posted on social media.
Pavle Bogoevski, 33, a lawmaker from the leftist ruling party, said Thursday he was resigning as a member of parliament to "set an example" for those fighting for justice and equality.
Cannabis oil can be legally bought in pharmacies at certain dosages but not from private dealers.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Bogoevski has said he was buying the oil for his sister, who had suffered serious injuries in a car crash.
He has filed a criminal complaint against the taxi driver who allegedly illegally taped his conversation.