AI Image
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail on why she came forward: "What about all the women who are victims?"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. House candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia publicly alleged she was raped while repairing a campaign sign in August, prompting hundreds of women worldwide to share their own unreported assault stories with her.
- Greene-Placentia, a Democrat running in Arizona's 8th District, described the assault occurring late at night involving two men, with police currently investigating the incident reported two weeks later.
- The assault occurred amid heightened concerns about political violence during the campaign season, with other recent attacks on political figures noted.
- Greene-Placentia came forward to give voice to sexual assault victims and emphasize her commitment to fighting for them, linking her advocacy to her broader campaign platform.
- Her Republican opponent, Abe Hamadeh, called for a thorough investigation and the collection of all available evidence to prosecute the crime fully.
