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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Suffers Broken Ribs After Assault by Neighbor

HeadlineNov 06, 2017

In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Republican Senator Rand Paul said Sunday he’s suffering from bruised lungs and five broken ribs after he was allegedly assaulted by his next-door neighbor. Police have charged 59-year-old retired doctor Rene Boucher with fourth-degree assault, after he allegedly attacked Paul on Friday as the senator mowed his lawn. It’s not known what might have prompted the attack, but neighbors reported the two had an ongoing feud. Paul’s injuries are worse than initially reported, and if he’s unable to return to Capitol Hill this fall, it could derail Republican efforts to pass tax cuts that would overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest Americans.

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