Accused Pelosi attacker linked to conspiracies, defense claims
David DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
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David DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The man accused of bludgeoning former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer was caught up in conspiracies when he broke into her San Francisco home last year, his defense attorney said as his trial opened Thursday.
Police officers witnessed David DePape strike Paul Pelosi in the head with a hammer, knocking him unconscious, court records showed
David DePape believed “with every ounce of his body" that he was taking action to stop corruption and the abuse of children by politicians and actors, his defense attorney argues.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The man accused of bludgeoning former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer was caught up in conspiracies when he broke into her San Francisco home last year, his defense attorney said at his trial opened Thursday.