Key takeaways:
- David DePape is on trial for attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer in October 2022
- DePape’s defense attorney argued that he was driven by outlandish conspiracy theories and intended to go after multiple Democratic officials
- The attack on Paul Pelosi has been widely condemned and the trial is being closely watched for implications for political violence in the US
On Thursday, opening statements began in the federal trial of David DePape, who is accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer in October 2022. DePape’s defense attorney, Jodi Linker, said that the defense team would not dispute the government’s video evidence of the attack, which fractured Paul Pelosi’s skull. Linker argued that DePape was driven by outlandish conspiracy theories and had intended to go after multiple Democratic officials.
Paul Pelosi is expected to take the stand next week to recount the night of the attack. Prosecutors said evidence will show that DePape planned to go after multiple Democratic officials. Linker argued that the release of videos of the attack on Paul Pelosi has complicated the legal case against DePape.
The attack on Paul Pelosi occurred at the San Francisco home he shares with his wife. DePape reportedly demanded to know, “Where’s Nancy?” when he entered the home. The trial is expected to last several weeks.
The attack on Paul Pelosi has been widely condemned by both Democrats and Republicans. The trial of DePape is being closely watched, as it could have implications for the future of political violence in the United States.
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