(CNN) The story of Rand Paul allegedly being attacked by a neighbor -- and breaking six ribs in the process -- is strange on its face.

The initial explanation offered by some neighbors of both men and the attacker's lawyer -- that the episode occurred due to a dispute over leaves or grass trimmings -- was even stranger.

Rene Boucher pleaded not guilty Thursday morning in a Bowling Green courtroom to misdemeanor fourth degree assault charges stemming from the Nov. 3 incident in the gated community where the two men live.

Paul's decision on Wednesday night to tweet two stories -- one from Breitbart , the other from the Washington Examiner -- that call into question the flora and fauna explanation is even stranger still.

Both stories feature quotes from other neighbors insisting that the initial reporting that this attack was the result of a "landscaping dispute" (how amazing is that phrase?) is, in fact, fake news.

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