Rand Paul assaulted at Kentucky home (UPDATE: 6 broken ribs)

[kcchiefs6465]

So what the hell does the attacker say about why he did it? Or his lawyer?

I would assume nothing.

You generally don’t incriminate your client.

[Anti Federalist]

Red pill II

And a bitter pill it was...almost as bad as that huge horse pill I had to swallow to understand that freedom is not popular.

$#@! these people.

Some leftist foamer raises his fist at me, he's getting ventilated, this sad, sorry incident shows it does not take any sort of weapon to inflict mortal, or potentially mortal, wounds.

[Anti Federalist]

Update: Another Paul family neighbor, Lidija Loik, reached out, saying:

“My family is relatively new to Bowling Green Kentucky, having moved from Canada three years ago. The Pauls have offered their kindness and friendship to us. Their support while we settle into a new life was and continues to be a blessing. Both Rand and Kelley focus importance on community and friendship and their home is warm, loving and the door open to new friends and old. The Paul family should be highly regarded for the kindness they show and how they continue to embrace all those that cross their path.”

http://www.breitbart.com/big-governm...are-fake-news/

[Anti Federalist]

Oh, and I give thanks every day day that I have no "neighbors", at least as most people understand the word.

Amen.

[Created4]

Rand Paul neighbor pleads not guilty to assault on Senator, Paul disputes "trivial" claims

Senator Rand Paul's neighbor Rene Boucher has pleaded not guilty after being charged for attacking the Senator at his Kentucky home.

Paul is currently recovering after he was allegedly tackled from behind by Boucher for what Boucher's attorney told CBS News in a statement "was a very regrettable dispute between two neighbors over a matter that most people would regard as trivial."

But Paul appears to be disputing claims made by his next-door neighbor's lawyer that a "trivial" dispute over landscaping issues were at the root of a recent dust-up that left the senator with six broken ribs.

The statement did not further describe what precipitated the attack. It did note that Boucher and Paul have been next-door neighbors for 17 years and said that the two, both physicians, had worked together when they were both practicing. "We sincerely hope that Senator Paul is doing well and that these two gentlemen can get back to being neighbors as quickly as possible."

But Paul's most recent tweets suggest the drama may not be as minor as Boucher's attorney makes it seem. Paul tweeted links to two reports by Breitbart News and the Washington Examiner, both claiming the reports of a "landscaping dispute" were erroneous, citing various neighbors of the Paul family.

"The stories of a 'landscaping dispute', or a dispute of any sort between Rand Paul and Rene Boucher are erroneous and unfounded. The reason for Mr. Boucher's bizarre attack is known only to him. Statements to the contrary are irresponsible and unnecessary," wrote neighbor Travis Creed in an email to Breitbart News.

This speculation regarding Boucher's motive, Creed says, "has led to an unfair characterization of the Pauls and their home."

Another neighbor, Dan Renshaw, told the Examiner, "This episode is so wrong on so many levels, to be absolutely blindsided and attacked while mowing one's lawn. I can't imagine being in my yard pulling weeds or mowing and being totally attacked by anyone, much less my neighbor? It's hard to believe he was out of jail the next morning on a $7,500 bail."

[PursuePeace]

[timosman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=110&v=69_DV3qWfQo

[nobody's_hero]

Din do nuffin

[Brian4Liberty]

Edit:

It seems that this DA does not handle more serious charges, if we can believe this story. Can the guy be charged twice for the same crime? Will this make him immune to other charges?:

Fourth-degree assault is the most serious charge prosecuted by the Warren County Attorney.

If more serious state charges are brought against Boucher, they would be prosecuted by Commonwealth’s Attorney Christopher T. Cohron.
...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/polit...c65_story.html

https://twitter.com/USAB4L/status/928690790133583873

[nobody's_hero]

Rand Paul neighbor pleads not guilty to assault on Senator, Paul disputes "trivial" claims

Do not read the comments.

[phill4paul]

Rand Paul neighbor pleads not guilty to assault on Senator, Paul disputes "trivial" claims

Time to bump it up to assault in the second degree.

[Brian4Liberty]

He's a smug looking a-hole, isn't he?

Wonder if someone handed him an AR-15 on his way out and said "happy hunting"?

[Valli6]

He's a smug looking a-hole, isn't he?

His face exhibits the signs of cosmetic surgery. Oddly set eyes = eye job. Zero wrinkles on face = botox.
Even if Rand saw him coming, he wouldn't have known he was about to be attacked, because the guy's paralyzed face can't display any emotion.

Here's the guy's lawyer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poN--sfpURM

[jct74]

new statement from Doug Stafford

[Swordsmyth]

Edit:

It seems that this DA does not handle more serious charges, if we can believe this story. Can the guy be charged twice for the same crime? Will this make him immune to other charges?:

https://twitter.com/USAB4L/status/928690790133583873

Yes it would make him immune to further charges, this needs to be upgraded to attempted murder and handed to Commonwealth’s Attorney Christopher T. Cohron.

[specsaregood]

I wonder if Randal has had to cancel/postpone any pro-bono eye surgeries due to this assault? That would make a decent news piece.

[PursuePeace]

Edit:

It seems that this DA does not handle more serious charges, if we can believe this story. Can the guy be charged twice for the same crime? Will this make him immune to other charges?

That's what I was worried about.
And what if there are no federal charges brought against this guy? Is this it, then? 4th degree assault?

[specsaregood]

That's what I was worried about.
And what if there are no federal charges brought against this guy? Is this it, then? 4th degree assault?

It is really early, he just was arraigned today. Now that he has pled not guilty, that's when they really start to up the charges.

[PursuePeace]

It is really early, he just was arraigned today. Now that he has pled not guilty, that's when they really start to up the charges.

Oh, I see.
ok, good.
Thanks.

[angelatc]

Ribbit ribbit.

Dude either has a perma-smirk or he's literally smirking.

[RonZeplin]

He has the hair of Donald Trump, without the stylist.

[Krugminator2]

Fox News just reported federal charges to be filed shortly. The dispute is believed to be politically motivated.

Looking like that narrative about the homeowner's association stuff and leaves and pumpkins and grass clippings had absolutely nothing to do with this. The left wing media is a disgrace.

[jct74]

here's the Fox report, federal charges coming soon



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp55oHwHrBY

[phill4paul]

here's the Fox report, federal charges coming soon



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp55oHwHrBY

Looks like KY is considering bumping the charge to Assault in the second also.

Good.

[Swordsmyth]

Looks like KY is considering bumping the charge to Assault in the second also.

Good.

It should be attempted murder.

[phill4paul]

It should be attempted murder.

That would be to hard to prove. I don't think a DA would touch that.

[Brian4Liberty]

Pure speculation: With what we now know, a likely scenario is that this guy had planned this political attack for quite a while, and the lawn/leaves excuse was pre-planned. In other words, he knew Rand would eventually be out there mowing, and he could attack him at that time and use his planned alibi. Probably wanted to do it right before important Senate votes, like the ones coming up, to take Rand out for a while.

[Swordsmyth]

That would be to hard to prove. I don't think a DA would touch that.

Perhaps, but they should at least go for assault with a deadly weapon, if a karate expert or a boxer qualifies then his medical knowledge combined with the nature of the injuries he caused should as well.

[Brian4Liberty]

Judge Nap on potential charges yesterday:

[phill4paul]

Perhaps, but they should at least go for assault with a deadly weapon, if a karate expert or a boxer qualifies then his medical knowledge combined with the nature of the injuries he caused should as well.

Would be a tough sell. Depends on the jury.