SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a motion to move the trial of a man charged in last year’s attack against former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their San Francisco home, saying she wasn’t convinced the court wouldn’t be able to find impartial and fair jurors in the San Francisco Bay Area.

David DePape’s defense attorneys argued that the intense publicity the case has received means he won’t get a fair trial in the city. They had asked Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley to move the trial to Eureka, a city near the border with Oregon. The federal trial is set to start Nov. 13.

Federal public defender Angela Chuang said local media attention has tainted the pool of jurors. In its motion asking for the change of venue, the defense said a survey it commissioned shows many potential jurors already believe DePape is guilty of the crimes and would be unable to change their minds.

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Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley pointed out that the case received national attention and that the defense survey also showed many people in Eureka are also familiar with the details of the case.

She also said it could be hard to find such a jury in Eureka because the population the court could pull from is 326,000, compared to 5.5 million in the Bay Area.

“I agree with you that to ensure Mr. DePape has an impartial jury, we are going to have to pull a lot of jurors and make sure we question them,” Scott Corley said.

“I actually think we will have a way harder time if this case is transferred … because the number of people we’re pulling from is a magnitude smaller,” she added.

Prosecutors say DePape broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home on Oct. 28 seeking to kidnap the former speaker — who was out of town — and instead beat her 83-year-old husband with a hammer. The violence sent shockwaves through the political world.  

DePape, 43, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempting to kidnap a federal official and assaulting a federal official’s family member. He also pleaded not guilty to state charges, including attempted murder, burglary and elder abuse. He remains jailed without bail. The state trial hasn’t been scheduled.

Chuang and federal public defender Jodi Linker also said in their motion they fear potential jurors in San Francisco could be biased against DePape because Nancy Pelosi, who has represented the city in Congress since 1987, remains a popular figure in the Bay Area.

Eureka is in rural Humboldt County and is politically more conservative.

They said Bay Area media outlets have extensively covered the case and played video footage of the assault on Paul Pelosi, the 911 call, and a police interview of DePape shortly after his arrest.

Footage of the attack was released to the public in January after a California judge denied prosecutors’ request to keep it secret.

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Paul Pelosi and his attacker may both take the stand in the coming federal kidnapping and assault trial of David DePape, who allegedly broke into the home of then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to kidnap her last fall but instead struck her husband with a hammer.

As the trial nears, both defense and prosecution are required to share with the court the witnesses they plan to call to the stand and make their case for what they want to be excluded from the trial—including Paul Pelosi’s DUI 2022 conviction and allegations that DePape molested his children. 

DePape is accused of breaking into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home, where he was arrested by police officers who witnessed him attack Paul Pelosi with a hammer on Oct. 28, 2022. DePape allegedly had confronted Pelosi shouting, “Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?”

DePape then told police about wanting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi in a lone mission to punish her for her politics, court records say.

DePape, who’s facing a parallel state prosecution, has been charged with attempted kidnapping of a federal officer or employee and the assault of an immediate family member of a federal official.

The new filings in DePape’s federal court docket reveal four potential defense witnesses that include himself, an expert on antisemitism, Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco Chief of Staff Daniel Bernal and an unknown “witness 1,” whose name was redacted. 

United States Representative Nancy Pelosi, left, waves to spectators at the 2023 San Francisco Pride Parade with her husband, Paul Pelosi.

A call to Jodi Linker, the chief federal public defender in the district and DePape’s attorney, was not returned. 

The prosecution expects to call to the stand Paul Pelosi and a number of law enforcement officers who investigated the case. 

The prosecution and defense are also arguing over what kind of evidence can be brought into the trial,  as well as whether or not jurors will be asked their political party affiliation or whether they voted for Nancy Pelosi.

Prosecutors have said they would like any mention of Paul Pelosi’s DUI conviction in Napa County barred from the trial. They also said they do not plan to list the names of five of DePape’s other alleged targets. 

“Defendant’s Mirandized interview referenced his plan to target five additional individuals, including Target 1,” the filing said. “Any portions of this interview that the government anticipates moving into evidence do not refer to Target 1 or these four other individuals.”

The defense, meanwhile, has said it wishes the court to bar any “irrelevant, inflammatory and baseless” mention of DePape’s alleged child molestation from the proceedings. 

Linker wrote that “overwhelmingly prejudicial claims have been aired in the media that Mr. DePape sexually abused his three children years ago.” 

The defense had tried and failed to have the case moved outside of the Bay Area, which they said was too liberal to give DePape a fair trial.

A pretrial conference is scheduled for Oct. 26.

David DePape, center, dances at the wedding of Gypsy Taub and Jaymz Smith on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on Dec. 19, 2013.

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Mitten in der Nacht brach ein Mann in das Haus der Sprecherin des Hauses Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco ein und griff ihren Ehemann Paul mit einem Hammer an. Der als 42-jähriger David DePape identifizierte Verdächtige wurde festgenommen. Der Fall führte zu mehreren Anklagen auf Landes- und Bundesebene und zu einem genaueren Blick auf die Sicherheit amerikanischer Politiker und ihrer Familien.

Hier ist eine Zeitleiste der Ereignisse, die mit dem Angriff am 28. Oktober 2022 begannen.

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8. Februar 2023

Bei einer Anhörung vor einem Bundesgericht erfährt David DePape, dass die Regierung 16.000 Seiten Beweise gegen ihn hat und sie immer noch Material sammeln. Die Staatsanwälte sagen, sie warten immer noch auf Bilder von DePapes Geräten. DePape wird am 15. März vor dem Bundesgericht erwartet, wenn darüber diskutiert wird, ob ein Verhandlungstermin festgelegt werden soll oder nicht.

7. Februar 2023

Paul Pelosi nimmt als Gast von Präsident Biden an der State of the Union teil. Er sitzt neben Bono in der Loge der First Lady. Präsident Biden erkennt Pelosi während seiner Rede an und sagt: „… erst vor wenigen Monaten entfesselte ein Angreifer, der von der großen Lüge aus dem Gleichgewicht gebracht wurde, politische Gewalt im Haus des damaligen Sprechers dieses Repräsentantenhauses Aufständischen, die diese Hallen durchstreiften, sangen am 6. Januar. Hier in dieser Kammer ist heute Abend der Mann, der die Narben dieses brutalen Angriffs trägt, aber so hart und stark und so widerstandsfähig ist, wie es nur geht. Mein Freund, Paul Pelosi.“ Der Präsident sagte weiter: „Aber solch eine abscheuliche Tat hätte niemals passieren dürfen. Wir müssen alle unsere Stimme erheben. In Amerika ist kein Platz für politische Gewalt.“

27. Januar 2023

Das Oberste Gericht von San Francisco hat am Freitag Video- und Audioaufnahmen veröffentlicht, die während des letztjährigen Angriffs auf Paul Pelosi aufgenommen wurden, nachdem ein kalifornisches Gericht entschieden hatte, dass die Staatsanwaltschaft die Materialien veröffentlichen muss. Hier finden Sie die neuesten Informationen zum neu veröffentlichten Bodycam-Video.

25. Januar 2023

Ein Richter genehmigt die Veröffentlichung des Bodycam-Videos der Polizei, das den Angriff auf Paul Pelosi vom 28. Oktober 2022 zeigt. ABC gehörte zu den Mediengruppen, die die Veröffentlichung des Filmmaterials forderten.

17. Januar 2023

Paul Pelosi nimmt am Besuch der Warriors im Weißen Haus teil, um die NBA-Meisterschaft 2022 des Teams zu feiern. Seine Frau, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ist ebenfalls dort, zusammen mit einer Reihe anderer Politiker aus der Bay Area, darunter der Bürgermeister von San Francisco, London Breed, der Bürgermeister von Oakland, Sheng Thao, der Rep. Eric Swalwell und der Rep. Ro Khanna. Präsident Biden erkannte die Anwesenheit von Paul Pelosis in dem überfüllten Raum.

28. Dezember 2022

Bei der Anklageerhebung in San Francisco bekennt sich David DePape in allen sechs gegen ihn erhobenen staatlichen Anklagepunkten nicht schuldig. Er verzichtet auch auf sein Recht auf ein zügiges Verfahren. Bei seiner nächsten Gerichtsverhandlung, die für den 23. Februar 2023 geplant ist, kann ein Verhandlungstermin festgelegt werden.

DePape hat sich bereits nicht schuldig zu den Anklagen des Bundes gegen ihn bekannt.

14. Dezember 2022

In einer vorläufigen Anhörung stellt ein Richter fest, dass es genügend Beweise gibt, um wegen sechs staatlicher Anklagepunkte gegen David DePape vor Gericht zu gehen. Zu diesen Anklagen zählen versuchter Mord, Körperverletzung mit einer tödlichen Waffe, Missbrauch älterer Menschen, Wohnungseinbruch, Freiheitsberaubung und Lebensgefahr oder schwere Körperverletzung eines Amtsträgers.

Zum ersten Mal wurde der Notruf von Pelosis sowie ein Bodycam-Video der Polizei abgespielt. Die Staatsanwaltschaft berief zwei Zeugen: einen Leutnant der Sonderermittlungseinheit der SFPD sowie einen der Beamten, die auf den Notruf reagierten. Dieser Beamte demonstrierte dem Gericht, wie er sah, wie DePape Pelosi mit einem Hammer schlug. Die Staatsanwälte spielten auch einen 17-minütigen Clip von DePapes erstem Interview mit den Ermittlern sowie Überwachungsaufnahmen der US-Kapitolpolizei, die zeigten, wie DePape das Grundstück betrat.

Die Anklageerhebung von DePape ist für den 28. Dezember 2022 geplant.

4. Dezember 2022

Paul Pelosi hat seinen ersten öffentlichen Auftritt seit dem Angriff vom 28. Oktober. Er und seine Frau, die Sprecherin des Repräsentantenhauses, Nancy Pelosi, besuchen die Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC

17. November 2022

Nancy Pelosi erwähnt den Angriff auf ihren Ehemann Paul, als sie ankündigt, dass sie keine neue Führungsrolle unter den Demokraten im Kongress anstreben wird. In ihrer Rede sagte Nancy Pelosi: „Für meinen lieben Ehemann Paul, der mein geliebter Partner im Leben und meine Säule der Unterstützung war, danke. Wir alle sind dankbar für all die Gebete und guten Wünsche, während er seine Genesung fortsetzt. Danke dich so sehr.” Ihre Bemerkungen wurden von den im Plenarsaal versammelten Menschen mit Beifall aufgenommen. Sie standen fast eine Minute lang da und klatschten. Zoe Lofgren, Vertreterin der Bay Area, saß in der ersten Reihe und wischte sich die Augen.

15. November 2022

David DePape bekennt sich in den beiden gegen ihn erhobenen Anklagen des Bundes, versuchter Entführung und Körperverletzung, nicht schuldig. Er wurde in den Bundesgerichtssaal gebracht, der von fünf US-Marschällen und zwei Sheriff-Offizieren aus San Francisco bewacht wurde. Seine vom Bundesgericht ernannte Rechtsanwältin ist Angela Chuang. Sein nächster Auftritt vor Gericht ist für den 30. November geplant.

9. November 2022

Eine bundesweite Anklage wird von einer Grand Jury des Bundes gegen David DePape erhoben. Er wird wegen versuchter Entführung sowie Körperverletzung angeklagt. Beide Anklagepunkte zusammen ergeben eine Höchststrafe von 50 Jahren Gefängnis. Die Anklageschrift enthüllt, dass sich die Begegnung zwischen Pelosi, DePape und der Polizei an der Haustür des Hauses, als Pelosi mit dem Hammer geschlagen wurde, innerhalb von 15 Sekunden abspielte. Die Anklage besagt, dass DePape plante, Sprecherin Pelosi zu benutzen, um eine andere Person zu ködern, die er ins Visier genommen hatte. Elektronische Beweise, die in DePapes Haus in Richmond beschlagnahmt wurden, zeigen, dass er eine Adresse für dieses Ziel recherchiert hatte, aber die Anklageschrift das Ziel nicht namentlich identifizierte. Ein weiteres Ziel wird ebenfalls erwähnt, aber nicht genannt.

EXKLUSIV: Der frühere Partner des angeklagten Angreifers Paul Pelosi, DePape, enthüllt neue Details über den Verdächtigen

4. November 2022

Ein vorläufiger Anhörungstermin für den Verdächtigen David DePape ist für den 14. Dezember zu den gegen ihn erhobenen staatlichen Anklagen angesetzt.

Zum ersten Mal spricht Nancy Pelosi in einem Video-Update, das auf ihrer YouTube-Seite Team Pelosi gepostet wurde, über den Angriff auf ihren Ehemann. „Danke, danke, danke für Ihre freundlichen Worte, Ihre Gebete und Ihre guten Wünsche für Paul“, sagt der Sprecher. „Es wird ein langer Weg, aber es wird ihm gut gehen. Und es ist so tragisch, wie es passiert ist. Aber wir müssen trotzdem optimistisch sein. Er ist von seiner Familie umgeben, das ist also eine wunderbare Sache.“

3. November 2022

Sechs Tage nach dem Angriff wird Paul Pelosi aus dem Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital entlassen. Er wurde wegen eines Schädelbruchs operiert, erhielt eine Behandlung für Verletzungen an seinem rechten Arm sowie an beiden Händen und wird sich voraussichtlich erholen. In einer Erklärung von Nancy Pelosi heißt es: „Paul bleibt in ärztlicher Obhut, während er seinen langen Genesungsprozess und seine Genesung fortsetzt. Er ist jetzt zu Hause, umgeben von seiner Familie, die um Privatsphäre bittet.“

Einwanderungsbeamte sagen, der Verdächtige David DePape sei illegal in den USA und habe ein Visum für Kanada überschritten. ICE hat gegen DePape einen Immigrationshaftbefehl erhoben. Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass der Inhaftierte unmittelbare Auswirkungen hat, da Abschiebungen häufig nach der Klärung von Strafsachen erfolgen.

VIDEO: Wer ist David DePape? Was wir über den Verdächtigen bei einem Angriff auf Nancy Pelosis Ehemann im Haus von SF wissen

2. November 2022

Die US-Kapitolpolizei hatte Kameras vor dem Haus der Sprecherin des Repräsentantenhauses, Nancy Pelosi, aufgestellt, die jedoch laut mehreren mit der Angelegenheit vertrauten Quellen nicht überwacht wurden. Laut den Quellen sah die Capitol Police das Aufblitzen der Polizeilichter auf der Kamera, spulte das Video zurück und sah den Einbruch.

Ehemalige Nachbarn von David DePape in der Stadt Richmond sprechen über den Mann, den sie kannten. Sie sagen, er habe oft als Handwerker gearbeitet und beschreiben ihn als ruhig.

1. November 2022

David DePape tritt in diesem Fall zum ersten Mal vor Gericht auf, um in sechs Anklagen gegen ihn auf nicht schuldig zu plädieren. Dieser Fall wird in einem Gerichtssaal in San Francisco verhandelt und betrifft Anklagepunkte auf Landesebene, nicht auf Bundesebene. DePape wird ohne Kaution festgehalten. Er wird von Pflichtverteidiger Adam Lipson vertreten.

Eine eidesstattliche Erklärung des Bundes enthüllt anschauliche Details darüber, was sich in den frühen Morgenstunden des 28. Oktober 2022 im Pelosi-Haus abspielte. Es heißt, Pelosi habe um 2:23 Uhr den Notruf 911 angerufen, um einen Fremden in seinem Haus zu melden. SFPD-Beamte trafen um 2:31 Uhr ein und begegneten Pelosi und DePape im Haus, jeder mit einer Hand an einem Hammer. „DEPAPE zog Pelosi den Hammer aus der Hand und schwang den Hammer, wobei er Pelosi in den Kopf schlug. Die Beamten gingen sofort hinein und konnten DEPAPE festhalten. Während die Beamten DEPAPE festhielten, schien Pelosi bewusstlos am Boden zu liegen.“

VIDEO: Staatssenator Wiener erinnert sich an Pelosi-Angriffsverdächtigen vor 10 Jahren; Einzelheiten zu Morddrohungen, denen er ausgesetzt war

Pelosi sprach im Krankenwagen auf dem Weg ins Krankenhaus mit SFPD-Beamten. Er sagte den Beamten, er habe DePape noch nie gesehen, bevor er ihn aufweckte und „erklärte, er wolle mit ‚Nancy‘ sprechen“.

Die eidesstattliche Erklärung beschreibt ein Interview, das DePape SFPD gab: „DEPAPE erklärte, dass er Nancy als Geisel nehmen und mit ihr sprechen würde. Wenn Nancy DEPAPE die ‚Wahrheit‘ sagen würde, würde er sie gehen lassen, und wenn sie ‚lügen‘, er würde ‘ihre Kniescheiben’ brechen … DEPAPE erklärte später auch, dass sie durch das Brechen von Nancys Kniescheiben in den Kongress gefahren werden müsste, was anderen Kongressabgeordneten zeigen würde, dass ihre Handlungen Konsequenzen haben würden. DePape sagt, er sei mit einem Hammer durch eine Glastür in das Haus eingebrochen. „DEPAPE hatte an diesem Morgen Kabelbinder, Klebeband, Seile und mindestens einen Hammer dabei. Die Beweise zeigen weiter, dass DEPAPE Herrn Pelosi mit DEPAPEs eigenem Hammer angegriffen hat.“

Die eidesstattliche Erklärung erwähnt auch einen Zeugen, der als privater Wachmann in einem nahe gelegenen Haus arbeitete. Der Zeuge „sah eine Person ganz in Schwarz, die eine große schwarze Tasche auf dem Rücken trug und in der Nähe der Pelosi-Residenz ging“, und kurz darauf „hörte der Zeuge etwas, das sich anhörte, als würde er entweder gegen eine Tür oder ein Auto klopfen, und hörte dann innerhalb einer Minute die Sirenen oder zwei.”

31. Oktober 2022

David DePape, der verdächtigt wird, Paul Pelosi angegriffen zu haben, wird aus dem Krankenhaus entlassen und ins Gefängnis von San Francisco eingewiesen. Bei seiner Festnahme erlitt er eine ausgerenkte Schulter. Er muss am 1. November zum ersten Mal vor Gericht erscheinen.

VERBINDUNG: Ehemalige Nachbarn beschreiben den Angriffsverdächtigen von Paul Pelosi, David DePape, als „leise, ausweichend“

Die Staatsanwaltschaft von San Francisco kündigt ein halbes Dutzend Anklagen wegen Straftaten gegen DePape an, darunter versuchter Mord, Körperverletzung mit einer tödlichen Waffe, Misshandlung älterer Menschen, Wohnungseinbruch, falsche Inhaftierung und Drohung mit dem Leben oder schwerer Körperverletzung eines Beamten. Bezirksstaatsanwältin Brooke Jenkins sagt, dass die sechs Anklagen wegen Verbrechen zu Haftstrafen von 13 Jahren bis hin zu lebenslanger Haft führen. DePape sieht sich auch Bundesanklagen ausgesetzt, darunter Angriff auf das unmittelbare Familienmitglied eines Bundesbeamten, der mit einer Höchststrafe von 30 Jahren Gefängnis bestraft wird. Er wurde auch wegen versuchter Entführung eines Bundesbeamten angeklagt, der mit einer Höchststrafe von 20 Jahren Gefängnis bestraft wird.

29. Oktober 2022

Nancy Pelosi veröffentlicht ihr erstes Statement zu dem Angriff. In einem Beitrag auf Twitter dankt die Sprecherin des Repräsentantenhauses den Menschen für ihre Sorge um ihren Ehemann Paul und sagt: „Danke für Ihre Gebete für meinen Mann und unsere Familie.“ Paul Pelosi bleibt im Krankenhaus.

Die ehemalige Partnerin von David DePape spricht mit ABC7 News und teilt ihre Besorgnis über DePapes psychische Probleme. Oxane Taub, die unter dem Namen Gyspy bekannt ist, war eine bekannte lokale FKK-Aktivistin, die derzeit inhaftiert ist. Die beiden haben gemeinsame Kinder.

VERBUNDEN: Angriff auf Paul Pelosi: Sicherheitskameras im Haus von SF wurden zum Zeitpunkt des Einbruchs nicht überwacht, bestätigt die Polizei

28. Oktober 2022

Paul Pelosi wird in seinem Haus in San Francisco angegriffen und mit einem Hammer geschlagen. Seine Frau, die Sprecherin des Repräsentantenhauses, Nancy Pelosi, war zum Zeitpunkt des Angriffs nicht zu Hause. Vor ihrem Haus in Pacific Heights sind Glasscherben durch eine Außentür deutlich sichtbar.

Der 82-jährige Paul Pelosi wird in das Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital eingeliefert und einer Operation unterzogen, um einen Schädelbruch zu reparieren. Er hat auch schwere Verletzungen an seinem rechten Arm und beiden Händen. Ein Sprecher von Nancy Pelosi sagt, die Ärzte erwarten eine vollständige Genesung. Sie kommt gegen 16 Uhr an, nachdem sie aus Washington, DC eingeflogen ist

Der Verdächtige wird festgenommen und ebenfalls ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert. Er wird als der 42-jährige David DePape identifiziert. Seine aktuelle Adresse ist in Richmond, aber er hat frühere Verbindungen zur Berkeley-Kunstszene und war an Nacktprotesten in San Francisco beteiligt.

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In the middle of the night, a man broke into the San Francisco home belonging to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband, Paul, with a hammer. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old David DePape, was arrested. The case resulted in multiple charges on both a state and federal level and a closer look at security for American politicians and their families.

Here is a timeline of the events that began with the attack on Oct. 28, 2022.

Updates are usually posted weekdays by 7 pm

Dec 14, 2022

In a preliminary hearing, a judge finds there is enough evidence to proceed to trial on six state charges against David DePape. Those charges include attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, residential burglary, false imprisonment, and threatening the life or serious bodily harm to a public official.

For the first time, Pelosi’s 911 call was played as well as police bodycam video. The prosecution called two witnesses: a lieutenant from SFPD’s Special Investigations unit as well as one of the officers who responded to the 911 call. That officer demonstrated for the court how he saw DePape strike Pelosi with a hammer. Prosecutors also played a 17 minute clip of DePape’s first interview with investigators, as well as surveillance footage from US Capitol Police that showed how DePape entered the property.

DePape’s arrangement is scheduled for Dec. 28, 2022.

Dec 4, 2022

Paul Pelosi makes his first public appearance since the Oct. 28 attack. He and his wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, attend the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC

Nov 17, 2022

Nancy Pelosi mentions the attack on her husband Paul as she announces that she will not seek a new leadership role among Democrats in Congress. In her speech, Nancy Pelosi said, “For my dear husband Paul, who’s been my beloved partner in life and my pillar of support, thank you. We’re all grateful for all the prayers and well wishes as he continues his recovery. Thank you you so much.” Her comments were met with applause from the people gathered in the chamber. They stood and clapped for nearly a minute. Bay Area Representative Zoe Lofgren, seated in the front row, could be seen wiping her eyes.

Nov 15, 2022

David DePape pleads not guilty to the two federal charges against him, attempted kidnapping and assault. He was brought into the federal courtroom guarded by five US Marshals and two San Francisco Sheriff Officers. His federal court appointed attorney is Angela Chuang. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 30.

Nov 9, 2022

A federal indictment is handed up by a federal grand jury against David DePape. He is charged with attempted kidnapping as well as assault. Combined, the two charges carry a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison. The indictment reveals that the encounter between Pelosi, DePape, and police at the front door of the home, when Pelosi was struck with the hammer, unfolded within 15 seconds. The indictment says that DePape planned to use Speaker Pelosi to lure another individual he had targeted. Electronic evidence seized at DePape’s Richmond home shows that he had researched an address for that target, but the indictment did not identify the target by name. An additional target is also mentioned, but not named.

EXCLUSIVE: Former partner of accused Paul Pelosi attacker DePape reveals new details about suspect

Nov 4, 2022

A preliminary hearing date for suspect David DePape is set for Dec. 14 on the state charges leveled against him.

For the first time, Nancy Pelosi speaks about the attack on her husband, in a video update posted to her Team Pelosi YouTube page. “Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words, your prayers and your good wishes for Paul,” the speaker says. “It’s going to be a long haul, but he will be well. And it’s so tragic how it happened. But, nonetheless, we have to be optimistic. He’s surrounded by family, so that’s a wonderful thing.”

Nov 3, 2022

Six days after the attack, Paul Pelosi is released from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. He underwent surgery for a fractured skull, received treatment for injuries to his right arm as well as both hands, and is expected to recover. A statement from Nancy Pelosi says, “Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence. He is now home surrounded by his family who request privacy.”

Immigration officials say the suspect, David DePape, is in the US illegally and has overstayed a visa from Canada. ICE has lodged an immigration detainer against DePape. The detainer is unlikely to have an immediate impact since deportations often happen after criminal cases are resolved.

VIDEO: Who’s David DePape? What we know about suspect in attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband at SF home

Nov 2, 2022

US Capitol Police had cameras outside of the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but they were not monitored, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. According to the sources, Capitol Police saw the flash of police lights on the camera, rewound the video, and saw the break-in.

Former neighbors of David DePape in the city of Richmond talk about the man they knew. They say he often worked as a handyman and describe him as quiet.

Nov 1, 2022

David DePape makes his first court appearance in this case in order to plead not guilty to six charges against him. This case is heard in a San Francisco courtroom and concerns charges at a state, not federal, level. DePape is being held without bail. He is being represented by public defender Adam Lipson.

A federal affidavit reveals graphic details about what unfolded inside the Pelosi house in the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2022. It says Pelosi called 911 at 2:23 am to report a stranger inside his house. SFPD officers arrived at 2:31 am and encountered Pelosi and DePape inside the house, each with a hand on a hammer. “DEPAPE pulled the hammer from Pelosi’s hand and swung the hammer, striking Pelosi in the head. Officers immediately went inside and were able to restrain DEPAPE. While officers were restraining DEPAPE, Pelosi appeared to be unconscious on the ground.”

VIDEO: State Sen. Wiener remembers Pelosi attack suspect from 10 years ago; details death threats he’s faced

Pelosi spoke with SFPD officers while in the ambulance on his way to the hospital. He told officers he had never seen DePape before he woke him up and “stated he wanted to talk to ‘Nancy’.”

The affidavit describes an interview DePape gave SFPD: “DEPAPE stated that he was going to hold Nancy hostage and talk to her. If Nancy were to tell DEPAPE the ‘truth,’ he would let her go, and if she ‘lied,’ he was going to break ‘her kneecaps’…DEPAPE also later explained that by breaking Nancy’s kneecaps, she would then have to be wheeled into Congress, which would show other Members of Congress there were consequences to actions.” DePape says he broke into the house through a glass door by using a hammer. “DEPAPE had zip ties, tape, rope, and at least one hammer with him that morning. The evidence further shows that DEPAPE assaulted Mr. Pelosi with DEPAPE’s own hammer.”

The affidavit also mentions a witness who was working as a private security guard at a nearby house. The witness “saw an individual in all black, carrying a large black bag on his back, walking near the Pelosi residence” and soon after the witness “heard what sounded like banging on either a door or car and then heard the sirens within a minute or two.”

october 31, 2022

David DePape, the man suspected of attacking Paul Pelosi, is released from the hospital and booked into San Francisco jail. He suffered a dislocated shoulder during his arrest. He’s due in court for his first appearance Nov. 1.

RELATED: Former neighbors describe Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape as ‘quiet, evasive’

The San Francisco District Attorney’s office half announces a dozen felony charges against DePape including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, residential burglary, false imprisonment, and threatening the life or serious bodily harm to a public official. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says the six felony charges carry sentences of 13 years to life in prison. DePape also faces federal charges including assault on the immediate family member of a federal official, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. He was also charged with the attempted kidnapping of a federal official, which carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

october 29, 2022

Nancy Pelosi releases her first statement about the attack. In a post on Twitter, the House Speaker thanks people for their concern about her husband, Paul, saying “Thank you for your prayers for my husband and our family.” Paul Pelosi remains hospitalized.

David DePape’s former partner talks with ABC7 News and shares her concerns about DePape’s mental health issues. Oxane Taub, who goes by the name Gyspy, was a well-known local nudist activist who is currently imprisoned. The two have children together.

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october 28, 2022

Paul Pelosi is attacked inside his San Francisco home and hit with a hammer. His wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was not home at the time of the attack. Outside their Pacific Heights house, broken glass is clearly visible by an exterior door.

Paul Pelosi, who is 82 years old, is admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and undergoes surgery to repair a skull fracture. He also has serious injuries to his right arm and both hands. A spokesman for Nancy Pelosi says doctors expect a full recovery. She arrives around 4 pm after flying in from Washington, DC

The suspect is arrested and also hospitalized. He is identified as 42-year-old David DePape. His current address is in Richmond, but he has past connections to the Berkeley art crowd and was involved in nude protests in San Francisco.

If you’re on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In the middle of the night, a man broke into the San Francisco home belonging to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband, Paul, with a hammer. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old David DePape, was arrested. The case resulted in multiple charges on both a state and federal level and a closer look at security for American politicians and their families.

Here is a timeline of the events that began with the attack on Oct. 28, 2022.

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Nov 15, 2022

David DePape pleads not guilty to the two federal charges against him, attempted kidnapping and assault. He was brought into the federal courtroom guarded by five US Marshals and two San Francisco Sheriff Officers. His federal court appointed attorney is Angela Chuang. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 30.

Nov 9, 2022

A federal indictment is handed up by a federal grand jury against David DePape. He is charged with attempted kidnapping as well as assault. Combined, the two charges carry a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison. The indictment reveals that the encounter between Pelosi, DePape, and police at the front door of the home, when Pelosi was struck with the hammer, unfolded within 15 seconds. The indictment says that DePape planned to use Speaker Pelosi to lure another individual he had targeted. Electronic evidence seized at DePape’s Richmond home shows that he had researched an address for that target, but the indictment did not identify the target by name. An additional target is also mentioned, but not named.

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Nov 4, 2022

A preliminary hearing date for suspect David DePape is set for Dec. 14 on the state charges leveled against him.

For the first time, Nancy Pelosi speaks about the attack on her husband, in a video update posted to her Team Pelosi YouTube page. “Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words, your prayers and your good wishes for Paul,” the speaker says. “It’s going to be a long haul, but he will be well. And it’s so tragic how it happened. But, nonetheless, we have to be optimistic. He’s surrounded by family, so that’s a wonderful thing.”

Nov 3, 2022

Six days after the attack, Paul Pelosi is released from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. He underwent surgery for a fractured skull, received treatment for injuries to his right arm as well as both hands, and is expected to recover. A statement from Nancy Pelosi says, “Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence. He is now home surrounded by his family who request privacy.”

Immigration officials say the suspect, David DePape, is in the US illegally and has overstayed a visa from Canada. ICE has lodged an immigration detainer against DePape. The detainer is unlikely to have an immediate impact since deportations often happen after criminal cases are resolved.

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Nov 2, 2022

US Capitol Police had cameras outside of the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but they were not monitored, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. According to the sources, Capitol Police saw the flash of police lights on the camera, rewound the video, and saw the break-in.

Former neighbors of David DePape in the city of Richmond talk about the man they knew. They say he often worked as a handyman and describe him as quiet.

Nov 1, 2022

David DePape makes his first court appearance in this case in order to plead not guilty to six charges against him. This case is heard in a San Francisco courtroom and concerns charges at a state, not federal, level. DePape is being held without bail. He is being represented by public defender Adam Lipson.

A federal affidavit reveals graphic details about what unfolded inside the Pelosi house in the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2022. It says Pelosi called 911 at 2:23 am to report a stranger inside his house. SFPD officers arrived at 2:31 am and encountered Pelosi and DePape inside the house, each with a hand on a hammer. “DEPAPE pulled the hammer from Pelosi’s hand and swung the hammer, striking Pelosi in the head. Officers immediately went inside and were able to restrain DEPAPE. While officers were restraining DEPAPE, Pelosi appeared to be unconscious on the ground.”

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Pelosi spoke with SFPD officers while in the ambulance on his way to the hospital. He told officers he had never seen DePape before he woke him up and “stated he wanted to talk to ‘Nancy’.”

The affidavit describes an interview DePape gave SFPD: “DEPAPE stated that he was going to hold Nancy hostage and talk to her. If Nancy were to tell DEPAPE the ‘truth,’ he would let her go, and if she ‘lied,’ he was going to break ‘her kneecaps’…DEPAPE also later explained that by breaking Nancy’s kneecaps, she would then have to be wheeled into Congress, which would show other Members of Congress there were consequences to actions.” DePape says he broke into the house through a glass door by using a hammer. “DEPAPE had zip ties, tape, rope, and at least one hammer with him that morning. The evidence further shows that DEPAPE assaulted Mr. Pelosi with DEPAPE’s own hammer.”

The affidavit also mentions a witness who was working as a private security guard at a nearby house. The witness “saw an individual in all black, carrying a large black bag on his back, walking near the Pelosi residence” and soon after the witness “heard what sounded like banging on either a door or car and then heard the sirens within a minute or two.”

october 31, 2022

David DePape, the man suspected of attacking Paul Pelosi, is released from the hospital and booked into San Francisco jail. He suffered a dislocated shoulder during his arrest. He’s due in court for his first appearance Nov. 1.

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The San Francisco District Attorney’s office half announces a dozen felony charges against DePape including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, residential burglary, false imprisonment, and threatening the life or serious bodily harm to a public official. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says the six felony charges carry sentences of 13 years to life in prison. DePape also faces federal charges including assault on the immediate family member of a federal official, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. He was also charged with the attempted kidnapping of a federal official, which carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

october 29, 2022

Nancy Pelosi releases her first statement about the attack. In a post on Twitter, the House Speaker thanks people for their concern about her husband, Paul, saying “Thank you for your prayers for my husband and our family.” Paul Pelosi remains hospitalized.

David DePape’s former partner talks with ABC7 News and shares her concerns about DePape’s mental health issues. Oxane Taub, who goes by the name Gyspy, was a well-known local nudist activist who is currently imprisoned. The two have children together.

RELATED: Paul Pelosi attack: Security cameras at SF home not monitored at time of break-in, police confirm

october 28, 2022

Paul Pelosi is attacked inside his San Francisco home and hit with a hammer. His wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was not home at the time of the attack. Outside their Pacific Heights house, broken glass is clearly visible by an exterior door.

Paul Pelosi, who is 82 years old, is admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and undergoes surgery to repair a skull fracture. He also has serious injuries to his right arm and both hands. A spokesman for Nancy Pelosi says doctors expect a full recovery. She arrives around 4 pm after flying in from Washington, DC

The suspect is arrested and also hospitalized. He is identified as 42-year-old David DePape. His current address is in Richmond, but he has past connections to the Berkeley art crowd and was involved in nude protests in San Francisco.

If you’re on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live

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