I am here today to formally announce charges against Mr David Duke Pat in connection with the violent attack on Mr Pelosi. What is clear based on the evidence that we have thus far is that this house and the speaker herself were specifically targets of the defendant. He forced his way into the home through *** rear glass door by breaking that glass. The defendant made his way upstairs to the second floor of the home, locating Mr Pelosi in his bed sleeping. He woke him up confronting him about the whereabouts of Speaker Pelosi. It was at some point after that, Mr Pelosi asked to go to the bathroom which is where he was able to call 911 from his cell phone to police officers arrived at the front door two minutes after that 911 call. When that door was opened, the defendant was holding his hammer which Mr Pelosi appeared to be attempting to control by holding *** portion of that hammer. The defendant then pulled the hammer away from Mr Pelosi and violently struck him in the top of his head. The police then immediately apprehended the defendant. The charges that we are filing today include attempted murder, residential burglary, assault with *** deadly weapon, elder abuse, false imprisonment of an elder as well as threats to *** public official and their family. Yes, it appears as though this was based on his statements um and comments that were made in that house during his encounter with Mr Pelosi that this wasn't politically motivated. That as leaders and as citizens, it is incumbent upon us all to watch the words that we say and to turn down the volume of our political rhetoric. We should be able to all engage in passionate political discourse but still remain respectful of one another. Violence certainly has no place in san Francisco or in politics, really appreciate everyone's time and attention and.
Paul Pelosi alleged attacker was in US illegally and may face deportation, immigration officials say
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Updated: 11:00 AM CDT Nov 3, 2022
David DePape, the man accused of violently attacking Paul Pelosi last week, was in the United States illegally and may face deportation, the Department of Homeland Security said late Wednesday."U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an immigration detainer on Canadian national David DePape with San Francisco County Jail, Nov. 1, following his Oct. 28 arrest," the department said.ICE issues so-called immigration "detainers" to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to inform them that the agency intends to take custody of an individual and requests that ICE be notified before that individual is released.The detainer is unlikely to affect DePape's case since deportations often happen after criminal cases are resolved. But after conviction and prison sentence, the U.S. normally would seek deportation.According to federal records, DePape, a Canadian citizen, entered the country in early March at the San Ysidro port of entry, which is along the California-Mexico border, as a temporary visitor. Generally, Canadians who are visiting for business or pleasure don't require a visa and are allowed to stay in the U.S. for six months.DePape, 42, has been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault, attempted murder and attempted kidnapping, following last week's break-in at Pelosi's San Francisco home, the U.S. attorney's office and San Francisco district attorney announced on Monday.He was charged with one count of "attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official," according to the U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of California. That charge relates to Nancy Pelosi, whom DePape told police he planned to "hold hostage," according to an FBI affidavit also unsealed on Monday.DePape entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to all state charges during his initial appearance in court. He has not yet entered a plea in federal court.
David DePape, the man accused of violently attacking Paul Pelosi last week, was in the United States illegally and may face deportation, the Department of Homeland Security said late Wednesday.
"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an immigration detainer on Canadian national David DePape with San Francisco County Jail, Nov. 1, following his Oct. 28 arrest," the department said.
ICE issues so-called immigration "detainers" to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to inform them that the agency intends to take custody of an individual and requests that ICE be notified before that individual is released.
The detainer is unlikely to affect DePape's case since deportations often happen after criminal cases are resolved. But after conviction and prison sentence, the U.S. normally would seek deportation.
According to federal records, DePape, a Canadian citizen, entered the country in early March at the San Ysidro port of entry, which is along the California-Mexico border, as a temporary visitor. Generally, Canadians who are visiting for business or pleasure don't require a visa and are allowed to stay in the U.S. for six months.
DePape, 42, has been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault, attempted murder and attempted kidnapping, following last week's break-in at Pelosi's San Francisco home, the U.S. attorney's office and San Francisco district attorney announced on Monday.
He was charged with one count of "attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official," according to the U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of California. That charge relates to Nancy Pelosi, whom DePape told police he planned to "hold hostage," according to an FBI affidavit also unsealed on Monday.
DePape entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to all state charges during his initial appearance in court. He has not yet entered a plea in federal court.
