Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Assaulted While Repairing Campaign Poster
Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia has publicly announced that she was sexually assaulted while trying to fix her campaign poster.
Bernadette Greene-Placentia, running for a federal congressional seat in Arizona, has shared for the first time the attack and sexual abuse she suffered in August while trying to repair a damaged campaign poster.
Background and Development of the Incident
Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona Bernadette Greene-Placentia detailed the attack that occurred in August in a statement to the Phoenix New Times. According to her campaign team, the incident took place on August 14.
The Moment of the Attack and Events
The candidate, a truck driver and small business owner, stated that she went to a parking lot in an area near Phoenix to repair her damaged poster. She stated that she was struck from behind and lost consciousness around 2:00 AM after midnight.
The Suspects' Escape
Realizing she was attacked by one person when she came to, the candidate recalled that a second suspect was also at the scene. She stated that she was left face down after the two attackers fled the scene.
Investigation and Reporting Process
Hesitant at first to report the incident due to the trauma and feelings of shame she experienced, the candidate noted that she went to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office about two weeks later to file an official complaint.