Paul Pelosi did not attend his first scheduled court appearance on a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge in Napa County on Friday. An attorney, Amanda Bevins, entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Pelosi, 86, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged by the Napa County District Attorney's Office following a July 3 incident where he allegedly struck a parked Tesla with his Maserati convertible and left the scene without providing required information. Deputies later found him approximately half a mile away, where he stated he intended to return to the crash site. The misdemeanor charge is based on these actions, along with an infraction for an unsafe turning movement. This case follows a previous DUI incident in 2022, where Pelosi pleaded guilty and received probation and other penalties. Reports indicate he has a history of driving infractions in multiple Bay Area counties.
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Paul Pelosi's Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea in Hit-and-Run Case
Paul Pelosi did not appear in court for his hit-and-run charge, with his attorney entering a not guilty plea. He is accused of striking a parked car and leaving the scene. This incident follows a previous DUI conviction in 2022 and highlights his driving history.
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Paul Pelosi absent from first court appearance on hit-and-run charge in Napa County crash case
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