Paul Pelosi did not attend his first scheduled court appearance in Napa County on Friday regarding a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge. An attorney, Amanda Bevins, entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Pelosi, 86, is the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The court date follows charges filed by the Napa County District Attorney's Office related to a July 3 incident where Pelosi allegedly struck a parked Tesla with his Maserati and left the scene without providing required information. Deputies later found him approximately half a mile away, where he claimed he intended to return to the crash site. The misdemeanor charge is based on these actions. This case is not Pelosi's first traffic-related legal issue; he previously pleaded guilty to a DUI in 2022. Reports indicate he has had multiple driving infractions in the Bay Area, including speeding and using a cellphone while driving.
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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. The charge stems from an incident on July 3 where he allegedly struck a parked vehicle and left the scene. This is his second traffic-related legal matter in recent years, following a DUI conviction in 2022.
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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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