Assailant breaks into Nancy Pelosi’s home, attacks husband Paul Pelosi
David DePape, the man accused of beating House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul with a hammer during a struggle in the couple’s San Francisco home, pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance on Tuesday.
The 42-year-old could face as many as 50 years in prison if found guilty on state and federal charges.
Elsewhere, Sen Ted Cruz was called out by critics for propping up conspiracy theories about the violent assault on the House Speaker’s husband.
On Monday, the San Francisco District Attorney called for political rhetoric to be toned down as she announced state charges against Mr DePape.
Brooke Jenkins said that her office will charge the suspect with 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.
It came hours after it was announced that the suspect is facing two federal charges for threatening violence against a US official’s spouse.
