The suspected attacker of Paul Pelosi reportedly pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the state charges charges brought against him in a court appearance, according to Fox News.
David DePape, 42, allegedly assaulted Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), with a hammer when police arrived at the San Francisco home in October. The apparent intruder was reportedly demanding to know the speaker’s whereabouts.
Prosecutors charged DePape with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse, Fox News reported. However, the accused pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges, including allegations he planned to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.