The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi in his home on Oct. 28 has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping by the Department of Justice.
The Justice Department announced the two federal charges on Monday against David DePape, 42, who is accused of brutally attacking the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
"If Nancy were to tell DEPAPE the 'truth,' he would let her go, and if she 'lied,' he was going to break 'her kneecaps,'" the affidavit stated."DEPAPE was certain that Nancy would not have told the 'truth.' In the course of the interview, DEPAPE articulated he viewed Nancy as the 'leader of the pack' of lies told by the Democratic Party."
Pelosi was able to call 911 at 2:23 a.m. and alert the police that DePape was in his home, the affidavit said. San Francisco police arrived at the home, and Pelosi opened the door. DePape and Pelosi were each holding the hammer with one hand. DePape took control of the hammer and violently attacked Pelosi, the affidavit said.
Twist ties were found in the bedroom, where DePape had planned to tie up Pelosi so DePape could"go to sleep as he was tired from having to carry a backpack to the Pelosi residence."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Feds, state charge Paul Pelosi attacker; suspect intended to hold Nancy Pelosi hostagePolice found tape, rope, zip ties and another hammer after restraining Paul Pelosi's attacker, David DePape. Prosecutors said he wanted to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps.
Read more »
'Heartbroken and traumatized': Nancy Pelosi shares first comments since attack on her husband Paul PelosiHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared her first public remarks since 'a violent man' broke into her San Francisco home and 'brutally attacked' husband Paul. She confirmed the attacker demanded to confront her. Pelosi was not in the city at the time.
Read more »
Paul Pelosi attack: Federal charges say suspect planned to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and break her kneecapsDavid DePape, 42, was charged with assaulting an immediate family member of a U.S....
Read more »
False Rumor Claims Paul Pelosi Brought Attacker Home from Gay BarThe Santa Monica Observer, the website that originally pushed this false rumor, later updated its story.
Read more »
Paul Pelosi attack highlights jitters and stakes around midterms: The NoteTHE NOTE: Eight days ahead of Election Day, stark warnings have materialized, rickklein writes — that politics has grown not just polarized but radicalized to the extent that it's now dangerous for participants in all levels of the process. More:
Read more »
Suspected Paul Pelosi attacker charged with attempted kidnapping, assaultDavid DePape, 42, confronted a sleeping Paul Pelosi in the couple's San Francisco bedroom early Friday morning, according to a federal affidavit filed in court Monday. abc15
Read more »