Paul Pelosi's attacker calls TV station, says 'You're Welcome'

SAN FRANCISCO, California (NewsNation) — In a call KTVU said was “chilling and bizarre,” David DePape, the man accused of the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi last year, phoned the newsroom to say, “You’re welcome.”

According to KTVU, DePape, 42, called reporter Amber Lee from San Francisco County jail in California, where he is being held on charges of attempted murder and elder abuse. He has pleaded not guilty.

DePape’s call to Lee, the news outlet said, was unexpected. He did not allow Lee to challenge his statements, or ask follow-up questions.

During the call, DePape said he wanted to “apologize” for not going further in the attack.

“I’m so sorry I didn’t get more of them. It’s my own fault. No one else is to blame. I should have come better prepared,” he says.

The attack happened on Oct. 28, while Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was asleep in the couple’s home. DePape allegedly broke into a glass door near the back of the home. Authorities say DePape forced Paul Pelosi out of bed.... (Read more)

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