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Rand Paul’s neighbor pleads guilty to assault

By Katelyn Caralle

Published March 9, 2018 7:44pm ET

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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.

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