Arizona Candidate Details August Assault During Late-Night Campaign Work
Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th congressional district, disclosed that she was raped by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on August 31, more than two weeks after the attack. Greene-Placentia stated she was struck on the head, lost consciousness, and was subsequently assaulted. She has continued her campaign against incumbent Abraham Hamadeh, who urged thorough investigation. The sheriff’s office is investigating the case, though suspects remain unidentified.