Crime

Man Accused of Attacking Pelosi’s Husband Ordered to Trial

California prosecutors have enough evidence. state judge rules
David DePape’s lawyer argues hammer strike wasn’t premeditated

David DePape in 2013.
Photographer: Michael Short/San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images

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By Joel Rosenblatt

December 14, 2022 at 10:03 PM UTC

Updated on

December 15, 2022 at 3:33 AM UTC

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The intruder accused of striking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in the head with a hammer was ordered to stand trial for attempted murder and other charges.

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Stephen Murphy ruled Wednesday that local prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed, after hearing hours of testimony in criminal court.