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Arizona Democratic Nominee Reports Alleged Assault While Checking Campaign Signs
Bernadette Greene-Placentia is a Democratic candidate for Congress in Arizona.
She says two people attacked and sexually assaulted her while she was checking campaign signs in a parking lot in Sun City.
She said it happened around 2 a.m.
on August 14, and that she was hit on the head and lost consciousness.
She reported the incident to the sheriff's office more than two weeks later.
The office says it is investigating but has not shared more details.
Greene-Placentia said she did not get medical care after the alleged attack.
She said she spoke publicly to encourage other survivors to seek support.
Her Republican opponent, Abraham Hamadeh, called for a thorough investigation, including checking available camera footage.
Bernadette Greene-Placentia said two people sexually assaulted her while she checked campaign signs in Sun City.
She said the attack happened around 2 a.m. on August 14, and that she was hit on the head and lost consciousness.
Greene-Placentia reported the alleged assault to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office more than two weeks later; the office confirmed an investigation is underway.
She said she did not seek medical treatment or undergo a sexual assault examination, and her recollection of some details is uncertain.
Republican opponent Abraham Hamadeh urged a thorough investigation, including checking any available surveillance footage.
- Who
- Bernadette Greene-Placentia, Democratic nominee for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, reported the alleged assault; Republican opponent Abraham Hamadeh called for an investigation.
- What
- Greene-Placentia said two people hit and sexually assaulted her while she was checking campaign signs.
- Where
- A parking lot in Sun City, near 99th Avenue and Bell Road, Arizona.
- When
- She said it occurred around 2 a.m. on August 14; she reported it more than two weeks later. The year is not stated.
- Why
- Greene-Placentia said she went public to encourage other survivors to come forward and seek support.
Candidate's account
Investigative response
Alleged assault
Candidate's account
Greene-Placentia said two people struck and sexually assaulted her while she was checking campaign signs.
Investigative response
The sheriff's office says the case is under investigation and has declined to provide further details while it is active.
Public response
Candidate's account
Greene-Placentia said she spoke publicly to encourage other survivors to come forward and seek support.
Investigative response
Hamadeh urged authorities to investigate thoroughly, including reviewing any available surveillance footage.
Key facts
- Candidate
- Bernadette Greene-Placentia, Democratic nominee for Arizona's 8th Congressional District
- Reported incident
- She said two people hit and sexually assaulted her while she was checking campaign signs
- Date and time
- Around 2 a.m. on August 14; year not specified
- Location
- Parking lot in Sun City, near 99th Avenue and Bell Road
- Police report
- Filed with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office more than two weeks after the alleged incident
- Investigation
- The sheriff's office confirmed an investigation is underway
- Medical care
- Greene-Placentia said she did not seek medical treatment or undergo a sexual assault examination
- Opponent's response
- Abraham Hamadeh called for a thorough investigation and review of available surveillance footage
Quotes
Abraham Hamadeh
Republican congressional candidate and Greene-Placentia's opponent.
“No American should become a victim of a crime in their own community.”
wionews.com
Bernadette Greene-Placentia
Democratic congressional candidate who reported being sexually assaulted.
“I didn't feel like I could keep saying that if I weren't also fighting for women that are victims of sexual assault.”
wionews.com
Sources
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