Indictment Charges California Man with Assault and Attempted Kidnapping at Pelosi Residence

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U.S. authorities charged a California man, David DePape, 42, of Richmond, with assault and attempted kidnapping following a break-in at the Pelosi residence in San Francisco on October 28. The incident occurred when Paul Pelosi, husband of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, reported a stranger, DePape, entering his bedroom. DePape allegedly entered the house, demanded to see Nancy Pelosi, and struggled with Paul Pelosi over a hammer before striking him in the head.

Key Takeaways:

  • A federal grand jury indicted David DePape, 42, of Richmond, California, on charges of assault and attempted kidnapping at the Pelosi residence on October 28, 2022.
  • DePape allegedly entered the Pelosi residence, demanded to see Nancy Pelosi, and struggled with Paul Pelosi over a hammer, striking him in the head before being restrained by police officers.
  • The incident occurred when Paul Pelosi reported a 911 call, and two police officers responded to the scene, securing evidence including a roll of tape, white rope, a second hammer, and zip ties.
  • Paul Pelosi sustained injuries in the incident, and DePape was arrested following the encounter with police officers.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section issued a press release announcing the indictment.
  • The incident occurred on October 28, with the indictment issued by a federal grand jury on an unspecified date.
  • The indictment supersedes a federal criminal complaint filed on October 31, 2022.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred on October 28, 2022.
  • David DePape, 42, of Richmond, California, was charged with assault and attempted kidnapping.
  • Paul Pelosi, husband of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sustained injuries in the encounter with DePape.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the indictment.
  • The indictment supersedes a federal criminal complaint filed on October 31, 2022.

Sources:

  • U.S. Department of Justice, "Man Indicted in Connection with Attempted Kidnapping and Assault at Pelosi Residence" [1]