His attorneys argued that he was not seeking to go after Nancy Pelosi because of her official duties as a member of Congress and so the charges did not fit.

but when police arrived DePape told him he was going to have to take you out.DePape is charged with attempting to kidnap a federal official and assaulting an immediate family member of a federal official with intent to retaliate against the official for performance of their duties.

I reacted because my plan was basically ruined.the prosecution called the defenses argument of separating Pelosis official duties and political ones made-up to confuse the jury about the charges.He said he was awakened by a man bursting into the bedroom door and repeatedly asking.

explained former federal prosecutor Anthony Brass.said UC Law San Francisco Professor Rory Little.

at one point re-playing audio of DePape telling law enforcement that Nancy Pelosi was the leader of the pack and highlighting why he went to the Pelosi home on October 28.

Wheres Nancy? Pelosi told him she was in Washington DC.Biden said he was working daily on how I can be helpful in getting the hostages released and have a period of time where theres a pause long enough to let that happen.

What Israels military found at Al-Shifa and what it didnt 07:46 A second official emphasized that only if there was a final deal.Speaking Wednesday in Northern California after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Hamas had said it would be willing to release 10 children as part of a first tranche in exchange for a cease-fire.as a test case for future releases.