Federal authorities say the man who attacked the House Speaker's husband also wanted to

break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps.

The lead starts right now.

Federal charges just filed against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer,

the suspects shocking intentions revealed in court documents, and only eight days left

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Welcome to the lead.

I'm Breonna Keeler, in for Jake Tapper, and we begin with new details about the horrifying

attack against Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The Justice Department has now charged David DePap with one federal count of assault against

an immediate family member of a U.S. official and one count of attempted kidnapping.

Prosecutors say DePap knocked out Paul Pelosi with a blow to the head right in front of

police.

According to the complaint, officers found a role of tape, rope, a second hammer, gloves,

and zip ties at the crime scene.

Perhaps even more chilling, prosecutors say DePap later told police about his intentions.

Quote, DePap stated that he was going to hold Nancy hostage and talk to her.

If Nancy were to tell DePap the truth, he would let her go.

And if she lied, he was going to break her kneecaps.

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