BBCUnited Kingdom· English
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
Reported by 8 outlets from 4 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
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An Arizona congressional candidate, Bernadette Greene-Placentia, stated she was raped while repairing a campaign sign in August. The Democratic candidate revealed the alleged attack, which she said involved two men, after initially keeping it secret. A report regarding the incident was filed with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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- Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign Headline of the event's most representative article · BBC, 8 Oct 2026
- Where it happened: Arizona, United States. See on the map
- Reported by 8 outlets from 4 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.9 articles · See all headlines
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Le FigaroFrance· French
Arizona : une candidate démocrate au Congrès affirme avoir été violée en pleine campagne électorale
The GuardianUnited Kingdom· English
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
Le DevoirCanada· French
Une candidate démocrate affirme avoir été violée pendant qu’elle réparait une pancarte électorale
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ABC NewsUnited States· English
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped trying to repair campaign sign
Arizona candidate said she felt like a 'hypocrite' for not reporting rape
BBCUnited Kingdom· English
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
Le DevoirCanada· French
Une candidate démocrate affirme avoir été violée pendant qu’elle réparait une pancarte électorale
Le FigaroFrance· French
Arizona : une candidate démocrate au Congrès affirme avoir été violée en pleine campagne électorale
NBC NewsUnited States· English
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped and thinks it may have been a politically motivated attack
The GuardianUnited Kingdom· English
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
The HillUnited States· English
Congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign signs
The New York TimesUnited States· English
Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Fixing Sign
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