Paul called 911 from a bathroom, perPolitico.
Police arrived at the house at around 2:30 a.m. and saw both Paul and his attacker holding a hammer.
The perpetrator then got control of the hammer and assaulted Paul with it.

The Department of Justice has now released thecriminal complaintagainst DePape that includes previously unknown details about the attack.
Upon learning that she was out of town, the suspect said he would wait for her.
DePape reportedly had zip ties and a backpack that contained rope, gloves, another hammer, and gloves.

viaThe New York Times.
Both Democrats and Republicans have decried the assault.
