Man on Trial for Assaulting Nancy Pelosi's Husband Believed in Conspiracies, Defense Argues
David DePape, the man accused of assaulting Paul Pelosi, was reportedly driven by his belief in far-right conspiracy theories, with his defense arguing that his actions were unrelated to Pelosi's political role. Federal public defender Jodi Linker disputes both federal charges against DePape, claiming his motivations were dedicated towards ending perceived high-level corruption.