HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

Paul Pelosi released from hospital after skull fracture from hammer attack

Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was released from the hospital Thursday, six days after he was severely beaten by an intruder inside the couple’s San Francisco home.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022

Official: Man in Pelosi attack shouldn't have reentered US

A federal official says the Canadian man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and attacking her husband with a hammer should have been flagged by immigration officials and denied reentry to the U.S. after overstaying his authorized entry more than two decades ago

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

David DePape, suspect in violent Pelosi attack, in US illegally, ICE officials say

David DePape, the man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the U.S. illegally and could be deported to Canada, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022

Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape was in the US illegally and may face deportation to Canada

Canadian citizen entered US at California-Mexico border in early March

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

Editorial: GOP responds to Pelosi attack with cruel, baseless jokes. It’s shameful

Days after the heinous attack on Paul Pelosi by a man federal authorities have accused of plotting to kidnap his wife, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, it’s clear that too many Republican officials and their mouthpieces in the conspiracy-laden right-wing media are not taking this incident seriously.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022

Top Democrat demands answers from police after Pelosi attack

A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S. Capitol Police about security failures that led to a brutal attack on Pelosi’s husband last week

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Biden to deliver major speech on protecting democracy after attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband

President Joe Biden plans to deliver a “major speech” on protecting democracy on Wednesday night after the violent attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and with the midterm elections just days away.

Tribune News Service · Nov 2, 2022

What Message Are Prosecutors Sending by Charging Paul Pelosi's Attacker With 8 State and Federal Felonies?

In addition to six state charges, David DePape faces two federal charges, each punishable by decades in prison.

Reason · Nov 2, 2022

Capitol Police cameras recorded break-in at Pelosi residence

Security cameras installed by the United States Capitol Police caught the intruder breaching a door at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home. The intruder violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2022

GOP campaign ads have demonized Pelosi for years

WASHINGTON — Republicans and allied groups nationwide pumped about $50 million into campaign ads this cycle invoking, condemning or demonizing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to an analysis from AdImpact, an ad-tracking firm.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 2, 2022