David DePape's Federal Trial Begins for Alleged Attack on Paul Pelosi
TL;DR
David DePape is on trial for the October 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in their San Francisco home. DePape has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempted kidnapping and assault, as well as separate state charges including attempted murder. During the attack, DePape allegedly broke into the home, demanded to see Nancy Pelosi, and threatened to hold her hostage. He has been linked to various conspiracy theories and extremist beliefs. Paul Pelosi suffered a fractured skull and other injuries but is recovering.
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