Sen. Rand Paul Suffers Five Broken Ribs After Attack By Neighbor In Kentucky
By Fox News // November 6, 2017
Paul was mowing his lawn when the attack took place
ABOVE VIDEO: Sen. Rand Paul suffered five rib fractures in assault.
(FOX NEWS) – Rand Paul was recovering Sunday from five broken ribs, including three displaced fractures, after he was assaulted by a neighbor who tackled him from behind at the senator’s Kentucky home, officials said.
Senior Adviser Doug Stafford said it is unclear when the Republican senator will return to work since he is in “considerable pain” and has difficulty getting around, including flying. Stafford said this type of injury is marked by severe pain that can last for weeks to months.
“This type of injury is caused by high velocity severe force,” Stafford said a statement to Fox News.
The Bowling Green Daily News reported that an arrest warrant said Paul told police his neighbor came on his property and tackled him from behind Friday, forcing him to the ground, all while the senator had been mowing his lawn. He had trouble breathing because of the rib injury, the warrant said.
A Warren County official did not immediately respond to a request from The Associated Press for a copy of the arrest warrant.
Police arrested 59-year-old Rene Boucher on Saturday and charged him with misdemeanor fourth-degree assault with a minor injury. Boucher lives next door to Paul and his wife, according to Warren County property records.
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