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    David DePape planned attacks on other politicians besides Pelosi, prosecutors allege

    by Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times Nov 01, 2022 4 minutes
    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.

    David DePape, who was charged with attempted murder and other crimes in connection with a violent attack against Paul Pelosi, was on a suicide mission and had other targets in mind when he broke into the Pelosis’ home last week, San Francisco prosecutors said Tuesday in court documents.

    DePape, 42, appeared briefly in court and pleaded not guilty to a host of charges in connection with Friday’s hammer attack on Pelosi. Federal authorities said DePape had plotted to take Pelosi’s wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, hostage and break her kneecaps.

    In a motion seeking to deny bail, the San Francisco district attorney’s office said DePape told officers and medics at the scene, “I’m sick

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