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Explained: The Night of the Pelosi Attack, From 911 Call to Arrest

Written by Morgan EllisPublished Jan. 27, 2023 • 5:30pm
Video by Morgan Ellis

WARNING: The following footage contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.

From 911 call to arrest, what exactly happened the night David DePape allegedly assaulted Paul Pelosi in his home?

On Friday morning, video and audio evidence was released to the press and public after a motion was filed by a coalition of news organizations. Watch how the night of the Oct. 28 attack appears to have escalated.

Morgan Ellis can be reached at [email protected]


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