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.
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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.
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.
A San Francisco County Superior Court Judge has granted a motion filed by a coalition of 13 news organizations to release evidence in the case against David DePape, the man accused of assaulting Paul Pelosi, the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. This evidence includes video from a body camera, a 911 call, parts of a police interview, and security video taken during the break-in. The footage is expected to be released to the public on Thursday, providing more insight into the incident and the subsequent investigation.