Arizona congressional candidate says she was sexually assaulted when repairing campaign signs

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona, has alleged that she was sexually assaulted on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office two weeks later, explaining the delay was due to embarrassment. Her opponent, Republican Abraham Hamadeh, has called for a thorough investigation. Greene-Placentia stated she did not seek a medical exam and has spotty memories of the two assailants, whom she described as white men.

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona, has alleged that she was sexually assaulted on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office two weeks later, explaining the delay was due to embarrassment. Her opponent, Republican Abraham Hamadeh, has called for a thorough investigation. Greene-Placentia stated she did not seek a medical exam and has spotty memories of the two assailants, whom she described as white men.