News -- October 28, 2022: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was beaten by a man with a hammer after breaking a glass door at the couple's San Francisco home early on Friday. 

Paul Pelosi, her 82-year-old husband, was rushed to the hospital and is anticipated to fully recover, according to Pelosi's office.

According to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott, the 42-year-old man who was apprehended at the scene will be charged with attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and several other felonies.

The motive for this attack is still being determined," said San Francisco Police Chief William Scott at a press briefing.

The suspect was identified as  42-year-old David Depape, Scott said. He was in custody.

"Our officers observed Mr. Pelosi and the suspect both holding a hammer," Scott said. "The suspect pulled the hammer away from Mr. Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it. Our officers immediately tackled the suspect, disarmed him, took him into custody, requested emergency backup and rendered medical aid."


WNCTIMES by Marjorie Farrington

(Image Credit House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Facebook)


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