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Greene-Placentia reported the alleged assault on August 31. When asked, MCSO stated that they cannot release the paperwork or comment until the ongoing investigation is completed.



Greene-Placentia is challenging Republican incumbent Abe Hamadeh for the 8th Congressional District seat to serve cities like Peoria, Surprise, and Sun City.



Rep. Hamadeh sent a statement to the Scripps News Group saying:



 I have read the disturbing story and call upon authorities to investigate these serious allegations thoroughly, including finding all possible camera footage of the time and place in order to prosecute the crime to the fullest extent of the law. No American should become a victim of a crime in their own community. 



As for whether she believes she was targeted because of her campaign, Greene-Placentia says she doesn't know.



 Maybe I was recognized, but I think it was probably a crime of opportunity. I just don't have a way of knowing,  she said.



Her campaign says it cannot afford additional security, but is taking extra precautions.



Greene-Placentia says she does not want the attack to define her campaign, but hopes speaking out helps other survivors.



 I believe very strongly in women's bodily autonomy, and I was angry that these men used their physical size to take that autonomy from me,  Greene-Placentia said.  Speaking up was me taking it back. 

This story was originally reported by Jane Caffrey at the Scripps News Group station in Phoenix.