Former Texas State Senate Candidate Says She Was ‘Gagged, Bound, Tortured’ in Attack

Former Texas State Senate Candidate Says She Was ‘Gagged, Bound, Tortured’ in Attack
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Jack Phillips
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A former Texas State Senate candidate said she was beaten and tortured at a hotel, and officials said three people were arrested in connection with the attack.

Vanessa Tijerina, a Republican who lost in the Nov. 3 election, said she was called to the Texas Inn in Raymondville about “something very important regarding her safety,” according to KVEO.
Jack Phillips
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