Tag: attack
Supreme Court won’t review Rand Paul attacker’s case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review an appellate decision that mandates a new sentencing hearing for the man who tackled U.S. Sen. Rand Paul.
Suspected jihadists strike Niger military; 25 soldiers dead
Officials in Niger say Islamic militants have carried out another large attack on the country's military, leaving 25 soldiers and 63 jihadists dead.
Paul: Most agree 30-day sentence not enough for attacker
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says most people would think the attack he suffered from a former neighbor should be punished by more than 30 days in prison.
Winchester man accused of taking a bat to three people
Florencio Alexander Espinoza was arrested Thursday morning and charged with second-degree assault.
Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator
Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building with two brothers later arrested and released from custody in the probe, a department spokesman said Tuesday.
Rand Paul awarded more than $580K after neighbor’s attack
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has been awarded more than $500,000 in damages in his lawsuit against his neighbor who tackled him and broke several of his ribs.
Radiologist testifies on Sen. Paul’s condition after attack
U.S. Sen Rand Paul is in a Kentucky courtroom for the second day of trial in his lawsuit against the neighbor who tackled him outside his home, breaking several of his ribs.
Paul’s lawyers want his political views excluded from trial
The attorneys say his political beliefs could "alienate" potential jurors who don't share his views.
Prosecutors seek new sentencing hearing for Paul attacker
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.
Attack at Christmas market in French city kills 3, wounds 12
A man who had been flagged as a possible extremist sprayed gunfire near the city of Strasbourg’s famous Christmas market Tuesday, killing three people, wounding up to a dozen and sparking a massive manhunt. France immediately raised its terror alert level.
Inmates attack guards at prison in McCreary Co.
Five staff members at the high-security federal prison in McCreary County were injured Wednesday afternoon in an attack by inmates, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Judge orders neighbor to stay away from Sen. Rand Paul
A judge issued a temporary injunction Monday against Rene Boucher.
Man not charged with trespassing after being gored by bison
Authorities say a Tennessee man will not be charged with trespassing or harassing wildlife after he was attacked while apparently trying to pet a wild bison.
Police looking for teens connected to a violent drug deal
Lexington police are looking for teenagers after a drug deal took a turn for the worse Monday morning.
Attorney: Government can’t appeal Rand attacker’s sentence
An attorney for a man who tackled U.S. Sen. Rand Paul at his Kentucky home says the government has no legal right to appeal his client's 30-day sentence.
Homeless man attacked and robbed in Lexington
Lexington Police say a homeless man was assaulted and robbed by three men overnight.
Sen. Rand Paul and his wife open up about November attack
Senator Rand Paul talks about the November attack by a neighbor that left him seriously injured.
Sen. Paul files civil suit against neighbor who tackled him
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is suing his neighbor who admitted to tackling Rand as he mowed his yard.
Kentucky man to be sentenced in Sen. Rand Paul attack
Rene Boucher is scheduled to be sentenced Friday.
Court records: Neighbor upset over Rand Paul’s yard debris
Court records show Rand Paul's neighbor was apparently upset over yard debris when he attacked the senator.
