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USA: Pelosi was the target of the attacker who injured her husband with a hammer

The burglar who broke into the Pelosi family home in San Francisco on Friday and injured the president’s husband with a hammer of the US House of Representatives, was looking for Nancy Pelosi, as its representative stated today.

Paul Pelosi was attacked at his home by an assailant who used violence and threatened to kill him, demanding to see the presidentDrew Hamill said.

82-year-old Paul Pelosi was admitted to a San Francisco hospital where he underwent surgery for the fractured skull he suffered and also injured his right arm. Doctors said he is expected to make a full recovery.

42-year-old David Depp, who was arrested by the police who rushed to the residence of the Pelosi couple, icharged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and burglaryaccording to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

The Democratic speaker of the House of Representatives, who is second in line for the US presidency, was in Washington when the burglar broke into her home, Capitol Police said.

US authorities are still investigating the attacker’s motive, amid fears of a politically motivated attack ahead of the November 8th US midterm elections.

Source: News Beast

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