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October 27, 2010

Paul Campaign Volunteer Assaults Protester
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The campaign of the Tea Party-backed Republican Senate candidate Ron
Paul, meanwhile, is facing criticism after a volunteer was videotaped
physically assaulting a protester. Lauren Valle of the group Move On.org
was thrown to the ground by a group of Paul supporters before Paul’s
debate with Democrat Jack Conway Monday night. As Valle lay on the
ground, Tim Profitt, a coordinator for Paul’s campaign in central
Kentucky, stomped on her head. She suffered a concussion and multiple
sprains as a result. Paul’s campaign says it’s cuts ties with Profitt,
who’s been charged with fourth degree assault.



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