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David DePape, suspect in Paul Pelosi attack, held without bail on attempted murder charge

U.S. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, left, and her husband Paul Pelosi, pose for the media outside of 10 Downing St. in central London, on Sept. 16, 2021.

The man accused of plotting to take House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps appeared briefly in a San Francisco courtroom Tuesday afternoon on charges of attempted murder and other crimes.

David DePape, 42, pleaded not guilty to a host of charges in connection with an attack on Paul Pelosi at the couple’s Pacific Heights home on Friday. He was transferred to the county jail system from a hospital Tuesday before his court appearance. His arm was supported by a sling during his court appearance.

Adam Lipson, a veteran deputy public defender,

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