A Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District revealed that she was raped by two men while repairing a campaign sign in August. She said the assault was initially kept secret because of shame. The candidate, who is challenging the incumbent Republican, disclosed that she was attacked and knocked during the incident. The story highlights her decision to share the experience publicly as part of her campaign.
A Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona said Wednesday that she was raped by two men while repairing a campaign sign in August, revealing an alleged attack she said she initially kept secret out of shame. Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is challenging Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R) in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, said she was attacked and knocked...
