Sen. Rand Paul’s neighbor pleads not guilty in brutal attack that left senator with six broken ribs and fluid around his lungs

Politics and Crime
By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s longtime neighbor pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he assaulted the Kentucky Republican while he was mowing his lawn. Rene Boucher only spoke to reply “yes sir” to a judge during a brief arraignment. He showed no emotion and kept his …