[olezip]

Boucher pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault earlier this month, making it more likely there will be a trial at which we may finally get this mystery solved.

Senator Rand was seriously injured by an unprovoked and vicious attack.

Why is the charge only a misdemeanor assault? Why is there not a more serious felony charge, like attempted murder?

[wgmalabama]

That is what doesn’t make sense. If I physically attack a senator will I get a misdemeanor?

[Hostage]

Yes, I was getting ready to post the same question regarding the charge of ‘misdemeanor’ assault in the face of several broken ribs, peripheral damage to organs, and now the testimony of his wife who fears he may die in his sleep.

And this is a ‘misdemeanor’ motivated by a spat over yard waste or some such.

I would hope the Paul’s sue this Boucher menace for everything he’s got.

[nickcarraway]

You would get charged with felony assault for far less than this.

[proud American in Canada]

Why is the charge only a misdemeanor assault? Why is there not a more serious felony charge, like attempted murder?

That is what I have been thinking. This is in no way a misdemeanor.

Perhaps the neighbor was paid by someone? I'm serious. Why now?