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Arizona House Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Alleges August Rape During Late-Night Campaign Sign Repair
politics4 days ago

Arizona House Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Alleges August Rape During Late-Night Campaign Sign Repair

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, alleges she was raped by two men on August 14 while repairing a campaign sign in Sun City. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on August 31, more than two weeks after the alleged assault. Greene-Placentia stated she was struck unconscious and subsequently assaulted, suffering bruising and bleeding. She has continued her campaign against incumbent Republican Abe Hamadeh, who called for a thorough investigation. The sheriff's office confirmed an ongoing investigation but declined to comment on specifics.

via Fox News|
#abe-hamadeh#arizona-politics#bernadette-greene-placentia
Arizona House Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Details August Assault During Campaign Work
politics5 days ago

Arizona House Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Details August Assault During Campaign Work

Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia disclosed that she was sexually assaulted by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on August 31 and stated she is continuing her campaign against incumbent Abraham Hamadeh. The disclosure follows a two-week delay in reporting, which she attributed to shame, and coincides with national discussions regarding sexual assault handling.

via The Washington Post|
#arizona-politics#bernadette-greene-placentia#congressional-race
Arizona congressional candidate discloses August sexual assault during late-night campaign work
politics5 days ago

Arizona congressional candidate discloses August sexual assault during late-night campaign work

Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District disclosed that she was sexually assaulted by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City. The attack occurred after 2 a.m., resulting in a blackout and subsequent assault. Greene-Placentia delayed reporting the incident due to shame but eventually contacted the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation remains active, and the candidate has ceased late-night sign repairs.

via AZ Family|
#arizona-politics#bernadette-greene-placentia#congressional-election
Former bodyguard charged with $200K property damage at Sinema's home
crime-and-public-safety19 days ago

Former bodyguard charged with $200K property damage at Sinema's home

Matthew Ammel, former bodyguard to ex-Senator Kyrsten Sinema, faces felony charges for allegedly causing over $200,000 in damage to her Cave Creek home. He is accused of throwing 22 paintings into a pool and smashing glass after she refused to post a video on X. The incident occurred on Aug. 30, but Sinema reported it on Sept. 3. Ammel was arrested on Sept. 17 and is currently on electronic monitoring. This criminal case coincides with a separate civil lawsuit in North Carolina regarding their affair.

via FOX 10 Phoenix|
#arizona-politics#cave-creek#crime-and-public-safety
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, Architect of Western Water Law and Kavanaugh’s Guide, Dies at 84
politics25 days ago

Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, Architect of Western Water Law and Kavanaugh’s Guide, Dies at 84

Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a Republican from Arizona who served nearly three decades in Congress, has died at age 84. Kyl, known for shaping critical water policies in the American West and guiding the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, passed away from complications of a neurological disorder. He had publicly disclosed a dementia diagnosis in December 2025 before withdrawing from public life. Tributes from political figures across the spectrum described him as a diligent statesman and a key figure in Arizona’s legislative history.

via AZ Family|
#arizona-politics#brett-kavanaugh#jon-kyl
Turning Point USA’s Post-Kirk Test: Expansion Amid Uncertainty
politics1 month ago

Turning Point USA’s Post-Kirk Test: Expansion Amid Uncertainty

One year after Charlie Kirk’s death, Turning Point USA has grown into a much larger operation—more donors, employees, and campus chapters—while wrestling with how to sustain a movement centered on his energy and voice. Erika Kirk and close lieutenants have kept the machinery running, expanding its voter-turnout efforts in battleground states and positioning JD Vance for 2028. Yet in Arizona the group’s aggressive primary tactics have caused friction and setbacks, highlighting the challenge of translating a Kirk-era movement into durable midterm and presidential influence. The organization touts its expanding footprint and staff, but the central question remains: can Turning Point sustain its momentum without Kirk’s personal brand and voice?

via CNN|
#2026-midterms#arizona-politics#charlie-kirk
Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva's Swearing-In Delayed Amidst Political Tensions
politics1 year ago

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva's Swearing-In Delayed Amidst Political Tensions

Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to succeed her late father in Arizona, has not yet been sworn into Congress due to a delay by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who cites the government shutdown as the reason. Democrats are pressuring for her swearing-in, which has been delayed despite precedents, and her situation is also linked to broader political issues including a petition to release Jeffrey Epstein files.

via PBS|
#adelita-grijalva#arizona-politics#congress