Summary
Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Arizona, said she was raped by two men in August while fixing a campaign sign. She kept the attack secret at first because she felt ashamed.Key Facts
- The attack happened in August while Greene-Placentia was repairing a campaign sign.
- Two men allegedly raped her during the incident.
- Greene-Placentia is running against Republican Representative Abraham Hamadeh.
- She revealed the attack publicly on a Wednesday.
- She initially did not share the information due to feelings of shame.
- The event occurred in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.
- Greene-Placentia is part of the Democratic Party.
- The incident is part of her campaign story as she seeks election.
