US Politics | Who is David DePape?
DAVID DePape is in the custody of the San Francisco police following a hammer attack on October 28, 2022. The suspect was named as the perpetrator who left Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, in the hospital with severe swelling and other injuries on early Friday. 
Paul Pelosi was attacked by David DePape on October 28, 2022Getty Images - Getty David DePape has been identified as the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, an American businessman and the husband of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The 42-year-old is currently a resident of Berkley, California. He reportedly grew up in Canada before leaving 20 years ago to pursue a relationship that brought him to California, as per CNN. An acquaintance of DePape's told the outlet that he seemed "out of touch with reality... and often posted memes and conspiracy theories on Facebook about Covid vaccines, the 2020 election, and the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Read More on Paul Pelosi 
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ATTACK AT HOME Man who 'attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul' identified as David Depape What is he being charged with? DePape has been arrested and is expected to be charged with attempted homicide and other charges, according to police. San Francisco Police Chief William Scott told reporters in a brief news conference that the attacker's motive is ...still being determined.... He is said to have entered the Pelosi home shouting "Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?... as per The Associated Press. A court filing released on November 1 revealed DePape had plans to attack other California and federal politicians and told authorities he was on a ...suicide mission... when he attacked Paul Pelosi. Most read in News KNIFE HORROR Handyman who stabbed estranged lover 55 times & hid body in bag pleads guilty SICKLY VLAD Sickly Putin's hands seen 'turning black' as tyrant 'has Parkinson's' & cancer ROID RAGE Inside toxic marriage of Killer Sally who shot husband dead on Valentine's Day begging for help New 911 calls reveal horror details in school shooting that left 21 dead MANE ATTRACTION Five lions break free from zoo enclosure sparking emergency lockdown EERIE SMILE Smirking 'killer who stabbed 2 outside Kohl's returned to knife victim 3 times' DePape is being held without bail, and his legal defense said they'll be carrying out a comprehensive investigation of the attack. Public Defender Adam Lipson told AP News he will be providing a ...vigorous defense... for DePape and said he spoke to him for the first time on October 31. ...We're going to be looking into Mr. DePape's mental state, and I'm not going to talk any further about that until I have more information," Lipson said. He said he was pleased to hear Paul is expected to make a full recovery, but asked the public not to pass judgment on what he called a ...complicated situation." "From experience, I can say that there's always more to the story than what is initially reported," he said, adding: "There are a lot of rumors and speculation about this incident that will need to be sorted out in court once we review the evidence." DePape is facing charges of attempted murder, burglary, and elder abuse. He also faces federal charges including the attempted kidnapping of a US official. 
42-year-old Berkley resident David DePape What happened to Paul Pelosi? On Friday, October 28, DePape broke into the Pelosi family's San Francisco home and confronted Paul before severely beating him with a hammer, according to AP News. People familiar with the matter told the outlet that DePape is currently in custody. The 82-year-old was admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for his injuries and his condition is not immediately available, however, he is expected to recover. Nancy Pelosi was reportedly in Washington DC at the time of her husband's attack. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says this attack appeared to be premeditated and urged Americans to tone down the political rhetoric. "This case demands detention," Jenkins wrote in the court filing. "Nothing less." Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told AP News there will be increased security measures put in place for members of Congress, saying although nearly 280 officers will be hired by the end of 2022, ...there is still a lot of work to do.... Read More on The US Sun 
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GONE TOO SOON Kylie Jenner reacts to 'heartbreaking' loss of friend in new post "We believe today's political climate calls for more resources to provide additional layers of physical security for members of Congress," he told the outlet. He added that the attack on Paul Pelosi was "an alarming reminder of the dangerous threats elected officials and public figures face during today's contentious political climate."
Paul Pelosi was attacked by David DePape on October 28, 2022Getty Images - Getty David DePape has been identified as the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, an American businessman and the husband of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The 42-year-old is currently a resident of Berkley, California. He reportedly grew up in Canada before leaving 20 years ago to pursue a relationship that brought him to California, as per CNN. An acquaintance of DePape's told the outlet that he seemed "out of touch with reality... and often posted memes and conspiracy theories on Facebook about Covid vaccines, the 2020 election, and the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Read More on Paul Pelosi UNDER THE INFLUENCE What to know about Paul Pelosi's DUI arrest & his sentencing ATTACK AT HOME Man who 'attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul' identified as David Depape What is he being charged with? DePape has been arrested and is expected to be charged with attempted homicide and other charges, according to police. San Francisco Police Chief William Scott told reporters in a brief news conference that the attacker's motive is ...still being determined.... He is said to have entered the Pelosi home shouting "Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?... as per The Associated Press. A court filing released on November 1 revealed DePape had plans to attack other California and federal politicians and told authorities he was on a ...suicide mission... when he attacked Paul Pelosi. Most read in News KNIFE HORROR Handyman who stabbed estranged lover 55 times & hid body in bag pleads guilty SICKLY VLAD Sickly Putin's hands seen 'turning black' as tyrant 'has Parkinson's' & cancer ROID RAGE Inside toxic marriage of Killer Sally who shot husband dead on Valentine's Day begging for help New 911 calls reveal horror details in school shooting that left 21 dead MANE ATTRACTION Five lions break free from zoo enclosure sparking emergency lockdown EERIE SMILE Smirking 'killer who stabbed 2 outside Kohl's returned to knife victim 3 times' DePape is being held without bail, and his legal defense said they'll be carrying out a comprehensive investigation of the attack. Public Defender Adam Lipson told AP News he will be providing a ...vigorous defense... for DePape and said he spoke to him for the first time on October 31. ...We're going to be looking into Mr. DePape's mental state, and I'm not going to talk any further about that until I have more information," Lipson said. He said he was pleased to hear Paul is expected to make a full recovery, but asked the public not to pass judgment on what he called a ...complicated situation." "From experience, I can say that there's always more to the story than what is initially reported," he said, adding: "There are a lot of rumors and speculation about this incident that will need to be sorted out in court once we review the evidence." DePape is facing charges of attempted murder, burglary, and elder abuse. He also faces federal charges including the attempted kidnapping of a US official. 42-year-old Berkley resident David DePape What happened to Paul Pelosi? On Friday, October 28, DePape broke into the Pelosi family's San Francisco home and confronted Paul before severely beating him with a hammer, according to AP News. People familiar with the matter told the outlet that DePape is currently in custody. The 82-year-old was admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for his injuries and his condition is not immediately available, however, he is expected to recover. Nancy Pelosi was reportedly in Washington DC at the time of her husband's attack. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says this attack appeared to be premeditated and urged Americans to tone down the political rhetoric. "This case demands detention," Jenkins wrote in the court filing. "Nothing less." Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told AP News there will be increased security measures put in place for members of Congress, saying although nearly 280 officers will be hired by the end of 2022, ...there is still a lot of work to do.... Read More on The US Sun KNIFE HORROR Handyman who stabbed estranged lover 55 times & hid body in bag pleads guilty GONE TOO SOON Kylie Jenner reacts to 'heartbreaking' loss of friend in new post "We believe today's political climate calls for more resources to provide additional layers of physical security for members of Congress," he told the outlet. He added that the attack on Paul Pelosi was "an alarming reminder of the dangerous threats elected officials and public figures face during today's contentious political climate."
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