Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack wanted to break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps, according to court documents
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Source: abc
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked in their home.
By Julia Jacobo October 31, 2022, 7:30 PM
The suspect accused of attacking Paul Pelosi told authorities he wanted to break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps to show members of Congress that there are "consequences to actions," according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court Monday.
The new revelation came Monday as the Department of Justice filed federal charges of assault and attempted kidnapping against the man suspected of attacking Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, last week.
David DePape, 42, is accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer in the couple's San Francisco home just before 2:30 a.m. Friday, according to San Francisco police.
The state later announced charges against DePape including attempted murder, residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, false imprisonment of an elder, and threats to a public official and their family.
"What is clear based on the evidence thus far is that this house and the speaker herself were specifically targets of the defendant," San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said during a press conference Monday......................
Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-paul-pelosi-attack-now-facing-federal-charges/story?id=92424128
Prosecutors expected to bring multiple charges against Paul Pelosi alleged attacker
Multiple felony charges are expected against suspect David Depape, w...
riversedge
(69,708 posts)I was a tweet--the RW is asking for contributions to contribute to bail for his #domesticterrorist
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-paul-pelosi-attack-now-facing-federal-charges/story?id=92424128
...........Jenkins will ask for DePape to be held without bail on Tuesday. He is expected to appear physically in court for his arraignment.
cstanleytech
(26,080 posts)after Mitch McConnell and I despise that man.
Omaha Steve
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