Pelosi attacker wanted to hold House Speaker hostage, ‘break her kneecaps,’ police say

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David DePape, 42, confronted a sleeping Paul Pelosi in the couples San Francisco bedroom early Friday morning, according to a federal affidavit filed in court Monday. He is charged federally with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening or injuring a family member. He also faces one count of attempted kidnapping of a United States official on account of the performance of official duties. Paul Pelosi underwent successful surgery on a skull fracture he suffered in the incident.

Published 3 months ago · S F, United States

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