Prosecutors seek new sentencing hearing for Paul attacker

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal prosecutors seeking a new sentencing hearing for Sen. Rand Paul’s attacker say the Republican lawmaker suffered chronic pain months after being tackled while doing yard work at his Kentucky home.
Prosecutors said in a recent court filing that Rene Boucher’s 30-day sentence was unreasonable for such an “inexplicable and violent assault,” noting sentencing guidelines outlined 21 to 27 months in prison.
They’re appealing the sentenc