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Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack charged by federal authorities

By: Rakesh Muwal

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Federal authorities have charged the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer last friday. 

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42 year old David D. Pop faces assault and attempted kidnapping against the man suspected of attacking Paul Pelosi. 

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Authorities say the suspect told them he intended to hold the speaker hostage and quote, break her kneecaps. 

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He also apparently viewed her as the leader of the pack of what he considers to be lies by the Democratic Party.

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According to the Court Records, police spoke with Pelosi on his way to the hospital. 

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He told officers the man entered his bedroom looking for the House Speaker, 

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but he was able to get into a bathroom and called 911 Speaker. 

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Pelosi was in Washington at the time of the attack. 

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Her husband underwent surgery for a skull fracture but is expected to be okay.