San Francisco Police have released bodycam footage of the assault on Paul Pelosi, husband of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, and the arrest of his attacker David DePape. The video shows DePape slamming a hammer down on to Pelosi’s head, and he has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, and burglary. Congresswoman Pelosi has expressed her gratitude for the quick response of the police and the court's decision to release the video, and the Pelosi family has asked for privacy as they continue to process the events of the attack.
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Three men have been charged with money laundering and murder-for-hire in a plot to kill an Iranian American author and activist, Masih Alinejad. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Rafat Amirov, Polad Omarov, and Khalid Mehdiyev in the Southern District of New York, and all three are currently in custody. Alinejad has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights in Iran and her courage in the face of danger has been an example to all.
In October 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer in his San Francisco residence. The suspect, David DePape, had allegedly planned to kidnap Speaker Pelosi, who was in Washington at the time. Paul Pelosi was hospitalized as a result of the attack, and the video of the incident has been released to the public, sparking a national conversation about home security and the safety of public figures.
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Stephen M. Murphy has released police bodycam footage of the October 2022 attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi. The video shows police entering the home and shouting "Drop the hammer" as Paul and the suspect, David DePape, struggle over a hammer. DePape has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse and has pleaded not guilty. Nancy Pelosi has expressed her gratitude for the police officers and relief that her husband is safe. The release of the video has sparked a debate over the use of body cameras by police officers.
Five former Memphis police officers have been indicted for their involvement in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who died from injuries sustained during a traffic stop. RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols' mother, spoke out about the indictments and said that the officers have "brought shame to their own families" and "brought shame to the Black community". Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said that the indictments are a step in the right direction, but that video footage of the arrest will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the case.
Police in Grants Pass, Oregon are searching for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, a 36 year-old white male wanted in connection with an attempted murder, kidnapping, and assault. Foster was convicted in Nevada two years ago for keeping another woman in captivity, and Grants Pass Police Chief Warren Hensman expressed his concern that Foster is wanted in an attempted murder instead of still being behind bars. The public is asked to contact the Grants Pass Police Department if they have any information.
A California court has ordered the release of audio and video related to the attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco home last year. The materials are set to be released on Friday and are expected to show what officers saw when Paul Pelosi opened the door to the couple's home and his assailant attacked him with a hammer. Nancy Pelosi has expressed her concern about the release of the video, but it is unclear whether she will watch it.
On January 25, 2021, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in Arizona announced that they had identified the woman found dead in the desert in 1971 as Colleen Audrey Rice. The sheriff's office had released a sketch of the woman in October 2021, which prompted members of the community to fund the DNA testing needed to identify her. The cause of death is still unknown, and the sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to contact them.