Sen. Rand Paul’s neighbor, Rene Boucher, pleaded guilty Friday to attacking Paul in November while he was mowing his lawn.
Boucher’s attack resulted in personal injury, a felony under federal law, local Kentucky news station WLKY reported.
The attack caused multiple rib fractures, and Paul later received medical treatment for the pneumonia he contracted as a result of the rib injuries.
Boucher denied that his assault was politically motivated, and said instead it was a dispute between neighbors.
The attacker’s recommended sentence is 21 months and a fine. His sentencing is scheduled for June 15.
