Paul Pelosi

2022 - 10 - 29

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Police offer new details in Paul Pelosi assault (Politico)

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott confirmed that the intruder was specifically targeting the House speaker. "Everyone should be disgusted," he said.

They discovered DePape and Pelosi struggling for a hammer, and after they instructed them to drop the weapon, Scott said, DePape took the hammer and “violently attacked” Pelosi. He expressed anti-Semitic views and appeared to embrace the QAnon movement, which posits a secret cabal of pedophiles has been protected by people in power. That was consistent with the revelation that the assailant, a 42-year-old Berkeley resident, had asked “Where is Nancy?” before his assault.

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Essential California Week in Review: Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul ... (Los Angeles Times)

The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked by a home intruder wielding a hammer. Paul Pelosi later underwent surgery for a skull fracture.

[intense shaking was in sparsely populated areas](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-25/5-1-earthquake-hits-near-san-jose), and authorities said there were no reports of damage or injuries. [climbed above 6%](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-09-15/mortgage-rates-freddie-mac-survey-housing) for the first time in 14 years. [Full coverage here](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-28/read-our-full-coverage-of-the-violent-attack-on-paul-pelosi). In some markets, home prices are falling but not fast enough to [balance out the rising interest rates](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-27/mortgage-rates-top-7-for-the-first-time-since-2002-chilling-la-housing-market). On Wednesday, the City Council voted unanimously to [censure Martinez, Cedillo and De León](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-26/city-council-votes-to-censure-kevin-de-leon-gil-cedillo-nury-martinez), adding to the public pressure to get the latter two to resign. The onetime film-industry kingmaker began his trial on rape charges in a Los Angeles courtroom. The move has called into question how thoroughly a city-commissioned investigation can probe a corruption scandal tied to the aborted sale of Angel Stadium and a self-described “cabal” that allegedly steered city politics. Vaccinations and treatment have been effective in slowing the spread of the virus in California. [investigation was requested](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-25/lapd-launches-criminal-probe-of-racist-leak-at-request-of-martinez-deleon-cedillo) by those at the center of the maelstrom around the audio: former City Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León, as well as former L.A. Even with strong cash flow in the short term, producers have more to gain from offloading wells and the associated liability — chiefly expensive environmental cleanup — than from pumping more oil and gas, experts say. Where is Nancy?](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-28/paul-pelosi-husband-of-speaker-nancy-pelosi-attacked-at-the-couples-home)” Paul Pelosi underwent surgery for a skull fracture and injuries to his right arm and hands. According to Police Chief Michel Moore, the

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Attempted attack on Pelosi raises questions on motive, family ... (Politico)

The assailant who attacked Paul Pelosi is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday, though law enforcement has still not disclosed a motive.

But that has hardly squashed concerns among lawmakers, with one predicting that Capitol Police will review security protections for the family members of congressional leaders in the wake of Friday’s assault. Congress has doled out money to help fortify the Capitol complex in the wake of the Jan. “Disgusted to hear about the horrific assault on Speaker Pelosi’s husband Paul. And, in response to pressure from lawmakers, members were informed earlier this year that the House sergeant-at-arms would cover up to $10,000 for security equipment at their homes. While members of leadership, including Pelosi, have a security detail that stays with them, that protection isn’t currently extended to their family members. David Price (D-N.C.) described the attack as being carried out by “a conspiracy theorist out to kill his spouse, Speaker Nancy Pelosi.” DePape called out “where’s Nancy?” during the invasion, drawing comparisons to the Jan. Pelosi wasn’t at home during the attack, which police said the intruder accessed through a back door. ... Yesterday, a man sharing that member’s rhetoric tried to assassinate the Speaker and her spouse,” Rep. [said Saturday](https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1586333686760239104). Members of Congress faced more than 9,625 threats and concerning statements reported in 2021, according to figures from the Capitol Police. This is what happens when responsible leaders tolerate the intolerable for political gain,” 6 attack on the Capitol when rioters searched for the speaker.

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Nancy Pelosi says she is traumatized by hammer attack on her ... (NPR)

Pelosi said she is grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and medical experts, and leaning on her Christian faith in a difficult time.

We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving. She was in Washington DC at the time of the attack and has since flown back to see her husband. 82-year-old Paul Pelosi was hit with a hammer by a male intruder at the married couple's San Francisco home on Friday.

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