We Finally Know Why Rand Paul's Neighbor Attacked Him

Townhall.com ^ | June 12, 2018 | Cortney O'Brien

[jazusamo]

UPDATE: Sen. Rand Paul's (R-KY) office has provided Townhall the following statement regarding last year's attack.

"Before Senator Paul was violently attacked from behind, he had no conversations or discussions with the attacker. There was no 'longstanding dispute.' This description is untrue. It is impossible to have a dispute when no words of disagreement were ever spoken - neither immediately nor at any other time before the attack occurred. In the decade prior to the attack, Senator Paul had no contact with the attacker.

The attack was a pre-meditated assault that broke six of the Senator’s ribs and was complicated by fluid and blood around the lung and recurrent pneumonia. Any description of this attack that implies a “yard dispute” justifies such violence and misses the point."

ORIGINAL POST

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was left with six broken ribs, including three displaced fractures, and months of intense pain that felt like 1,000 knives after his neighbor attacked him last year. The assailant, Dr. Rene Boucher, attacked Paul while he was mowing his lawn. The senator had just stepped off the lawn mower and was wearing silencing earmuffs and never saw or heard his neighbor coming.

Contrary to original rumors, Boucher's attack on the senator was not about politics. He was upset about yard debris, according to new court documents. From the Associated Press :

It said the disagreement over yard debris dates back to September 2017, when Paul piled a 10-foot-wide (3-meter-wide) stack of limbs onto a spot near Boucher’s property. The pile sat until October, when Boucher picked it up and hauled it away in portable dumpsters.

“Even though this debris was not on Dr. Boucher’s property, he viewed it as unsightly — as it was placed directly in his line of sight from his patio and the back door of his house,” the court record said.

Two more piles of debris appeared in the same month, and Boucher burned the pile on Nov. 2. Boucher used gasoline and suffered second-degree burns that he needed treatment for, the memorandum said.

The next day, Paul used his lawnmower to blow leaves onto Boucher’s yard and then made another branch pile in the same spot, it said.

“As Dr. Boucher has stated throughout, he lost his temper and tackled Rand Paul as Paul was carrying branches from another location on his property and placing them on the property line,” the memorandum said.

Boucher, formally requested to be placed on probation in court on Friday. Special Prosecutor Bradley Shepard had his own request: a 21-month prison sentence. Sentencing is this Friday.

[Palio di Siena]

I use a diesel fuel soaked half bale of straw, blow torch, and a leaf blower.

[jazusamo]

Right on!

It not only avoids confrontations but it’s the decent thing to do.

[bankwalker]

Thank you sir!

[jazusamo]

That’s the way I see it too.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Cool Hand Luke.

[woodbutcher1963]

This article gives a better description of the issue along with pictures of their adjacent properties. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5078805/Rene-Boucher-assaulted-Rand-Paul-devaluing-home.html v A e A d t ExpandtClose× Stivers, 54, confirmed that account to DailyMail.com this week but said she was unable to elaborate because the incident is now subject to state and potentially federal charges. Property records confirm, however, that Democrat-voting Boucher has indeed put his house on the market five times over the past decade without success, at one point becoming embroiled in a messy lawsuit when a prospective buyer pulled the plug at the last minute. A look at boundary maps and overhead photographs also shows many of the 'offending' trees are on Paul's land - although one realtor pal told DailyMail.com the Boucher property probably didn't sell simply because it was overpriced. The new clue lends credence to suggestions that Boucher's unruly behavior owes more to a simmering territorial grievance than a political feud, despite the pair's apparent ideological differences. It also contradicts previous reports that the dust up was down to something as trivial as 54-year-old dad-of-three Paul blowing lawn trimmings into his next-door neighbor's yard. Boucher, a divorced father-of-two, appeared somber during his court appearance Thursday where he was charged with fourth-degree misdemeanor assault, which carries a possible year-long sentence. Federal charges and the threat of a ten-year stretch could follow, however, if investigators feel there's evidence Paul was pummeled for political purposes. This is the picturesque private lake that forms the centerpiece of their upscale gated community. It is believed the woodland behind Paul's property blocks the views from Boucher's home +20 This is the picturesque private lake that forms the centerpiece of their upscale gated community. It is believed the woodland behind Paul's property blocks the views from Boucher's home The southwest facing views from Boucher's property are obscured by trees running down the lake and inside Paul's strip of land +20 The southwest facing views from Boucher's property are obscured by trees running down the lake and inside Paul's strip of land Boucher says congressman's trees were 'in the way' of the view of the lake +20 Boucher says congressman's trees were 'in the way' of the view of the lake DailyMail.com can reveal the two men's lots meet on the corner of two private streets and their houses are about 250ft apart, separated by a lawn rather than a wall or fence. It was this 'no man's land' that Boucher allegedly charged across on November 4, catching Paul unawares as he stepped off his lawnmower before slamming him to the ground. The seriousness of the assault became apparent days later when the Libertarian former presidential candidate revealed he suffered six broken ribs and a buildup of fluid around the lung known as a pleural effusion. Initial reports suggested the two men had fallen out because of various 'landscaping' issues such as Paul dumping leaves or discarded branches in Boucher's yard. However when DailyMail.com visited the exclusive gated enclave where the pair had lived alongside one another without incident for 17 years, both properties appeared tidy and well maintained. 'I've known Rand and his wife Kelley for many years. They're great neighbors,' said car dealership boss Dan Renshaw, 70. 'Rand mowed his own yard. It was always presentable. That's a very lame excuse if that's the one they are choosing to use. Property records confirm that Democrat-voting Boucher has indeed put his house on the market five times over the past decade without success +20 Property records confirm that Democrat-voting Boucher has indeed put his house on the market five times over the past decade without success Boucher nearly got lucky in selling the 7,500 sq ft, two-story home at one point but became embroiled in a messy lawsuit when a prospective buyer pulled the plug at the last minute +20 Boucher nearly got lucky in selling the 7,500 sq ft, two-story home at one point but became embroiled in a messy lawsuit when a prospective buyer pulled the plug at the last minute Friends say the trees on Paul's property could explain why the retired anesthesiologist has failed to find a buyer for his five-bedroom, 1.36-acre home which is nonetheless described on property websites as 'overlooking' the desirable water feature +20 Friends say the trees on Paul's property could explain why the retired anesthesiologist has failed to find a buyer for his five-bedroom, 1.36-acre home which is nonetheless described on property websites as 'overlooking' the desirable water feature 'If there was a genuine problem this gentleman could have brought it to the homeowners' association board and they would have evaluated the situation. 'But when you take matters into your own hands and attack people, that's intolerable.' The well-to-do Rivergreen gated community was designed by Bill Skaggs, 74, a longtime Republican activist and successful property developer. He purchased the 300-acre site south of Bowling Green for $176,000 in 1995 before carving it into 79 separate lots, with prices ranging from $40,000 to a quarter of a million dollars. Homebuilders were asked to comply with 13 pages of regulations, but he preferred to do without 'ugly fences' whenever possible, instead letting each property flow seamlessly into the picturesque surroundings. Today homes there can fetch up to as much as $2.5m, especially properties with direct views of the jewel in the development's crown: a 17-acre freshwater lake, as deep as 30ft in places. 'Some people chastise me for not building apartments on it and making more money but this was something I'd always wanted to do,' Skaggs told DailyMail.com. 'When you're developing property you are building a nice, pleasant place for people to live where everybody is just gonna get along and sing Kumbaya. One realtor pal told DailyMail.com the Boucher property probably didn't sell the home simply because it was overpriced +20 One realtor pal told DailyMail.com the Boucher property probably didn't sell the home simply because it was overpriced Boucher has marketed the property as high as $849,500 but tax assessors say the 7,500 sq ft, two-story home is actually worth $740,000 +20 Boucher has marketed the property as high as $849,500 but tax assessors say the 7,500 sq ft, two-story home is actually worth $740,000 Court records show that Boucher came closest to selling his house in April 2012 before the prospective buyers pulled out of the deal +20 Court records show that Boucher came closest to selling his house in April 2012 before the prospective buyers pulled out of the deal 'I never thought in my wildest dreams that we would have this sort of altercation.' Skaggs said he knew Paul through his father, former Texas Rep. Ron Paul, and eventually persuaded the married ophthalmologist to settle in Kentucky, where his wife Kelley grew up. He also welcomed Boucher, a highly qualified anesthesiologist, with open arms and said he had never been anything other than a 'very good neighbor'. 'We've had just a very, very homogeneous community here that seemed to get along,' he added. 'Some are Democrats and some are Republicans and I don't even know which are which. Boucher divorced his receptionist ex-wife Lisa (pictured) 63, in 2008 blaming 'irretrievable' differences for the break-up of their 22-year marriage Boucher divorced his receptionist ex-wife Lisa (pictured) 63, in 2008 blaming 'irretrievable' differences for the break-up of their 22-year marriage 'I am an outgoing Republican and Rand Paul is a Republican but I don't think that had anything to do with the incident. 'I know Rene wanted to sell the lot and be closer to one of his children but he just hadn't sold it yet. Boy, do I ever wish he had sold it two months ago. 'It was on the market but as of right now I guess he's not selling anything to anyone. This is a very serious thing and he's going to stand trial.' Boucher divorced his receptionist ex-wife Lisa, 63, in 2008 blaming 'irretrievable' differences for the break-up of their 22-year marriage. She was awarded a second home they owned in Bowling Green while the couple split their savings, a fleet of Lexus cars, and agreed to share the proceeds of their Rivergreen house when it eventually sold. Boucher divorced his wife Lisa, 63, with whom he had two children Evan and Danielle, who is friends on Facebook with Paul's son William +20 Boucher's daughter Danielle +20 Boucher has two adult children Evan (left) and Danielle (right) who is friends on Facebook with Paul's son William They have two grown up children, Evan and Danielle, who is friends on Facebook with Paul's son William. According to friends, Boucher, a pain specialist, is back on the dating scene, most recently seeing a Puerto Rican woman whom he met at church. The ex-physician got his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and once worked at the same Bowling Green medical facility as Paul, though it's not clear if they ever interacted. He is also the inventor of the Therm-a-Vest and went on QVC to advertise the $30 product in 2005 which he was inspired to develop after badly injuring his neck in a motorbike accident. Divorce records indicate that by 2008 Boucher was not able to work and was receiving disability benefits. The senator announced on Monday that he would return to work despite still being in 'a good deal of pain' +20 The senator announced on Monday that he would return to work despite still being in 'a good deal of pain' Paul tweeted that he broke six ribs and had a pleural effusion Paul tweeted that he broke six ribs and had a pleural effusion The former presidential candidate revealed he suffered six broken ribs and a buildup of fluid around the lung known as a pleural effusion (Stock photo) +20 The former presidential candidate revealed he suffered six broken ribs and a buildup of fluid around the lung known as a pleural effusion (Stock photo) He has not renewed his medical license since 2015 but a former colleague, David Ciochetty, a doctor with Bowling Green-based Interventional Pain Specialists, said he had not heard of any complaints made against him. Politically, Boucher was an socialist, according to his realtor friend Jim Bullington, 74, who served three terms on the city commission and was also one of Paul's eye patients. He said Boucher was a regular patron at Bowling Green's 440 Main restaurant where he would drink wine and espouse the virtues of ripping up the American healthcare system and replacing it with a publicly-funded service like those in Canada and Great Britain. 'He's a Francophile, his family are French-Canadian. He believes the government can do it better than the private sector and that's the way to go,' he told DailyMail.com 'Rand Paul is a libertarian who believes just the opposite. But they didn't ever mention one another. I didn't even realize they were neighbors.' Bullington also remembered Boucher voicing frustration that his house had gone unsold. Back to work: Paul announced he would be returning to Capitol Hill on Monday. Above he is pictured entering the chamber +20 Back to work: Paul announced he would be returning to Capitol Hill on Monday. Above he is pictured entering the chamber Boucher has marketed the property as high as $849,500 but tax assessors say the 7,500 sq ft, two-story home is actually worth $740,000. 'Everyone says it's priced too high. He tried to sell it himself because he didn't want to pay any commission to a realtor,' explained Bullington. Boucher, a divorced father-of-two, appeared somber during his court appearance Thursday where he was charged with fourth-degree misdemeanor assault, which carries a possible year-long sentence +20 Boucher, a divorced father-of-two, appeared somber during his court appearance Thursday where he was charged with fourth-degree misdemeanor assault, which carries a possible year-long sentence Court records show that Boucher came closest to selling his house in April 2012 before prospective buyers Steven and Amanda Johnson pulled out of the deal to buy the house for $807,000, citing problems with the AC and a retaining wall. He sued for breach of contract but the case was dismissed a year later. Boucher was released on $7,500 bond and is banned from going near Senator Paul or his family ahead of a pre-trial hearing on November 30. His lawyer Matt Baker insists there is no political element to the attack and has described the incident as a 'property dispute.' Despite fears of a long lay-off the congressman's adviser, Doug Stafford, said in a tweet today that his boss was well enough to return to work in the Senate. Regardless of the circumstances behind the bizarre falling out, it's unlikely he or his neighbors will ever welcome Boucher back with open arms. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Fishburne's porn star daughter Montana,... EXCLUSIVE: 'I didn't have a drinking problem - but I didn't... Rand Paul returns to the Senate days after getting attacked... Rand Paul's neighbor appears in court and pleads not guilty... Share this article Share 3.2k shares The disgraced physician was spotted returning home for fresh clothes this week but it's believed he is currently staying elsewhere to avoid further conflict. 'I just don't understand what makes a man break like that. There must have been some sort of latent friction,' Skaggs added. 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Is the neighbor deranged? Is he liberal?

But you repeat yourself.

[Reverend Wright]

“Two more piles of debris appeared in the same month, and Boucher burned the pile on Nov. 2. Boucher used gasoline and suffered second-degree burns that he needed treatment for,...”

Ok. That pretty much calibrates this guy.

[BlueLancer]

Whoa ... now that's a wall of letters ...

[kiryandil]

wallotext

[jazusamo]

Thanks :^) Here’s the link

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5078805/Rene-Boucher-assaulted-Rand-Paul-devaluing-home.html

[woodbutcher1963]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5078805/Rene-Boucher-assaulted-Rand-Paul-devaluing-home.html

so, sorry for the long hard to read post

[woodbutcher1963]

I Blame MYSELF.

mea culpa

[Disambiguator]

A little formatting is in order here.

[Yaelle]

Reminds me of a little kid who drops and spills his cup or plate and then turns to his mother 6 feet away and says “Look what you made me do!”

If that story is true, Paul didn’t do anything technically wrong. And the a hole got nasty about having BURNED HIMSELF.

[The Toll]

Ok, so the Senator is a Beaver. Got it.

[Yaelle]

Only good thing about California. Every property has fences or walls. We can’t even imagine life where your yard is undefined. It’s creepy and agoraphobic to us.

[Yaelle]

I don’t think Rand was that attractive doing his yard work.

[woodbutcher1963]

I a bored lumber broker, not an IT guy.

[1Old Pro]

Rand Paul, purposely and repeatedly acting to irritate his neighbor.....

Almost sounds like it, he seems a bit prickly and small. Once is an accident, 3 times is being a prickly.