Watch Paul Pelosi Video: Body Cam Released from Attack on Nancy’s Husband
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A San Francisco court has released shocking police body camera footage showing the moment Paul Pelosi was violently attacked with a hammer at his home in October.
Paul, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was asleep at the couple’s San Francisco home in the early morning hours of Oct. 28 when David DePape, 42, broke in and hit him with a hammer, the officials allege. prosecutors.
The video shows two police officers arriving at Pelosi’s house, knocking on the door, and waiting about 20 seconds before they answer.
Paul, in a pajama top and boxer shorts, answers the door as DePape and the former speaker’s husband vie for control of a hammer. Both hold the weapon in their right hand.
An officer asks, ‘What’s going on man?
‘ There is an inaudible response from someone inside the house.
The officer says, ‘Drop the hammer.
‘ Paul then tries to twist the hammer out of DePape’s hand, when the suspect regains control of the gun, he begins to swing several times.
The two cops run in and tackle DePape, yelling, ‘Give me your fucking hands.’ Eventually, they hold the attacker down while Paul Pelosi lies face down on the ground.
After the attack, Paul Pelosi required surgery for a skull fracture in two places and was treated for serious injuries to his right arm and hand.
The release comes after Judge Stephen M. Murphy’s order on Wednesday ruled that there was no legal reason to keep the images private, against the wishes of prosecutors.
Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill earlier this week, Pelosi said it would be “very difficult” for her to see footage of the attack.
The California Democrat said, “I mean, it would be very hard to see an assault on my husband’s life.”
Paul Pelosi, the husband of Nancy Pelosi, was sleeping at the couple’s San Francisco home on October 28 when David DePape, 42, broke in and hit him with a hammer, prosecutors allege.
The district attorney’s office had denied media requests for access to the material, adding to the myriad of conspiracy theories and false information spread about the attack in the run-up to the 2022 midterm elections.
The material released is expected to include police body camera video, 911 calls and surveillance video from the home.
DePape is alleged to have targeted Nancy Pelosi, who was not home, in his attack, prosecutors say he planned to “interrogate” her and break her kneecaps if he felt he was being lied to.
Reporters were able to pick up copies of the video and audio from the Clerks in the Hall of Justice along with a criminal record request form and a $25 fee.
Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill earlier this week, Pelosi said it would be “very difficult” for her to see footage of the attack.
Aerial images showed smashed panels and shattered glass at the back door of Pelosi’s home.
FBI agents work outside the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, where her husband, Paul Pelosi, was “violently assaulted” after a break-in at their home. Pictured October 28, 2022
A view of Nancy and Paul Pelosi’s San Francisco home after the October attack.
The video and audio have already been played in open court during a preliminary hearing against DePape in December.
At that hearing, prosecutors played parts of Paul Pelosi’s 911 call plus footage from Capitol Police surveillance cameras, body cameras from the two officers who came to the home, and video of DePape’s interview with police.
San Francisco attorney Thomas Burke disagreed with earlier decisions not to release the video and audio.
He told the Associated Press: “You don’t remove the right of public access just because of concerns about conspiracy theories.”
When asked about her husband’s prognosis on Thursday, Nancy Pelosi told reporters: “It’s one day at a time.” She’s made some progress, but I think it’ll be another three months before she’s back to normal.
Last week, the couple’s daughter, Alexandra, revealed in an interview that her mother performed exorcisms at the family home over Thanksgiving in the wake of the attack in an attempt to rid the house of evil spirits.
DePape pleaded not guilty last month to six charges, including attempted murder. Police have said DePape told them there was “evil in Washington” and that he wanted to harm Nancy Pelosi because she was second in line to the presidency.
Your case is pending.
The Democrats lost their majority in the House of Representatives after the midterm elections. Republicans chose California Republican U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker. Pelosi will remain in Congress, but has resigned as Democratic leader. She was replaced by Hakeem Jeffries from New York.