Bernadette Greene‑Placentia, a candidate for Arizona’s U.S. House seat, has said that she was raped while repairing a campaign sign. She told reporters that the assault left her with a fragmented memory of the incident and that she was knocked unconscious.
Greene‑Placentia’s statement, reported by BBC News, does not provide further details about the time or location of the attack. She has described the memory of the event as spotty, indicating that she does not recall the full sequence of what happened.
The allegation comes as Greene‑Placentia campaigns for a congressional seat in Arizona. Her claim has drawn attention to the personal risks faced by political candidates during campaign activities.
Further information about the investigation or any legal action has not yet been released. The candidate’s statement remains the only source of details about the alleged assault.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
