Members of law enforcement work outside the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi where her husband Paul Pelosi was violently assaulted after a break-in at their house, according to a statement from her office, in San Francisco, California, on Oct. 28, 2022. Photo by Carlos Barria/ Reuters

Read the full federal charges against accused attacker of Paul Pelosi

Politics

The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told police he wanted to hold the speaker hostage. David DePape was charged Monday with two federal crimes.

Police say DePape broke into the Pelosis' home in San Francisco and struck the Democratic leader's 82-year-old husband in the head with a hammer. Paul Pelosi was seriously injured in the attack.

The announcement of the federal charges comes as San Francisco's district attorney is set to announce state criminal charges as well against DePape. He was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted murder, elder abuse and burglary.

Read the full charges here:

Support PBS News Hour

Your tax-deductible donation ensures our vital reporting continues to thrive.

Read the full federal charges against accused attacker of Paul Pelosi first appeared on the PBS News website.

Additional Support Provided By: