Bernadette Greene-Placentia

Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was knocked unconscious and raped during an overnight encounter with two attackers in August while repairing a campaign sign.

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August 14 incident

Greene-Placentia told Phoenix New Times she was walking through a parking lot in Sun City shortly after 2 a.m. on August 14 to repair a damaged campaign sign when someone struck her in the head.

Initial report

Greene-Placentia said she regained consciousness to find a man raping her and kicked at a second man who approached her, according to Phoenix New Times.

Police report

A public information officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office confirmed a police report was filed on August 31 after the alleged assault.

Injuries and aftermath

Greene-Placentia suffered extensive bruising and vaginal bleeding for three days after the alleged assault and believed she may have sustained a concussion.

Campaign impact

Greene-Placentia missed a campaign event and was out of contact with her staff for about two days following the alleged assault.

Public statement

Greene-Placentia said she decided to go public to encourage other sexual assault survivors to speak out, stating she is far from the only woman who has lived through something like this.