U.S.SPECIAL REPORT

House candidate who reported rape details why she came forward

Since Greene-Placentia came forward, other women have reached out to share their own stories of assault with her.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 5:49 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by CBS News: “House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:49 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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CBS NewsHouse candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThis is a BBN special report. U.S. House candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia has publicly said she was raped over the summer while repairing a campaign sign.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCBS News reports that in the days since she came forward, women have been reaching out to share their own stories with her.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe is a candidate in a congressional race, so this is now part of a public campaign. She has said why she chose to speak.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIf you or someone you know needs help, the national sexual assault hotline is free and open around the clock.