Sunday, April 28, 2024

Judge Announces DC Man Who Allegedly Attacked Rand Paul Staffer Cannot Stand Trial

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A Washington, D.C. judge has announced the man accused of stabbing a staffer to Senator Rand Paul is not mentally fit to stand trial.

Glynn Neal allegedly stabbed one of Sen. 's (R-Ky.) staffers as they and a friend were leaving a restaurant in the city's H Street Corridor neighborhood.

The staffer was stabbed multiple times in the head and chest, suffering life-threatening injuries, but survived. Neal was charged with assault with intent to kill. (RELATED: Rand Paul Staffer Stabbed Repeatedly, Suspect Apprehended)

According to reports from The Hill, during last week's hearing, Neal's sister told detectives that he “acted different” since being released from prison, including talking to himself.

Last week, Judge Anthony Epstein ordered a psychological evaluation. According to police reports, Neal said he “heard voices” encouraging him to commit the attack.

Neal will undergo further psychological testing and will be evaluated again before his next court appearance on Sept. 8. He will remain in jail in D.C.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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