decided to kill Graber because of a bad grade she had given Miller.

and Bay Area scholar and University of Michigan professor of womens and queer studies Dr.The defense made an argument which was basically trying to -- I think -- confuse the jury a little bit as to the elements of the crime and what are the legal elements.

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 think the defense probably proved that he didnt plan ahead to hit Paul Pelosi with a hammer.He said he was awakened by a man bursting into the bedroom door and repeatedly asking.

that led to DePape striking Paul Pelosi multiple times with a hammer.so it will reconvene and continue deliberating Thursday morning.

Paul Pelosi gave his account of the attack publicly for the first time.

the prosecution called the defenses argument of separating Pelosis official duties and political ones made-up to confuse the jury about the charges.and an interest among many foreign governments in retrieving dual nationals.

according to an official in the region.as a test case for future releases.

was among those believed to be held in Gaza.That was followed this week by meetings in the region involving President Bidens top Mideast advisor.