Prosecutors say 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’ San Francisco home last week.
DePape, 42, appeared briefly in court Tuesday afternoon 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.
Before his court appearance, where he wore a sling to support his arm, DePape was transferred to the county jail system from a hospital.
