Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democrat running for Congress in Arizona's 8th District, reported being raped while repairing a campaign sign in August. According to multiple sources, the assault occurred around 2 a.m. on Aug. 14 in a Sun City parking lot.
Key Takeaways
Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia reported being raped while repairing a campaign sign in August. The assault occurred around 2 a.m. on Aug. 14 in a Sun City parking lot. She told police she was knocked unconscious and sexually assaulted by two men, one of whom allegedly called her a 'Democratic bitch.' Greene-Placentia came forward to support other survivors of sexual violence.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attackers' Description | 1 Difference | CBS News and UPI report Greene-Placentia remembers little about attackers' appearances; Los Angeles Times adds detail about black boots. | ▼ |
| Assault Date | Broad Agreement | August 14 around 2 a.m. | |
| Location Of Assault | Broad Agreement | Sun City parking lot | |
| Number Of Attackers | Broad Agreement | Two men | |
| Attackers' Comments | Broad Agreement | Not even worth it,' 'Democratic bitch. |
Attackers' Description
▼CBS News and UPI report Greene-Placentia remembers little about attackers' appearances; Los Angeles Times adds detail about black boots.
Assault Date
Broad AgreementAugust 14 around 2 a.m.
Location Of Assault
Broad AgreementSun City parking lot
Number Of Attackers
Broad AgreementTwo men
Attackers' Comments
Broad AgreementNot even worth it,' 'Democratic bitch.
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The candidate told police she was hit in the head and knocked unconscious while walking back to her vehicle after fixing a campaign sign. When she regained consciousness, Greene-Placentia said two men were sexually assaulting her. One allegedly stopped and said 'Not even worth it,' while another reportedly called her a 'Democratic bitch.'
Greene-Placentia filed a police report with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 31, saying she initially didn't want to come forward due to embarrassment. She told Phoenix New Times that she remembered little about her attackers' appearances but believed they were white men.
The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made yet. Greene-Placentia's campaign stated she came forward to support other survivors of sexual violence. Her Republican opponent, Rep. Abe Hamadeh, called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of the crime.
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