The fact that there are already federal charges along with the state's charges is 'somewhat unusual,' according to a former prosecutor and legal analyst.
Investigators said officers told both men to drop the hammer before DePape allegedly gained control of it and swung it striking Pelosi on the head. The complaint indicated the Speaker's husband appeared unconscious on the floor as DePape was detained.
"Two police officers arrived at the front door two minutes after that 911 call," said Jenkins. "When that door was opened the defendant was holding his hammer."As Election Day looms, Bay Area leaders say tone, tenor of politics needs change amid Pelosi attack "If half of what you read online about this individual is true, it's someone that clearly has psychological issues that need to be addressed and considered by the defense team before they enter a plea in this case, and decide how they are going to approach the case," says Clark.
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