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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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.
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.