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.