NBC Suspends Reporter for Accidentally Telling the Truth in Pelosi Attack

NBC News is under mounting pressure to explain its actions after suspending star reporter Miguel Almaguer over one of his Today show segments on the Paul Pelosi hammer attack.

It took the action despite a second report on the company-owned-and-operated NBC Bay Area station that repeats many of the same points in Almaguer’s report.

National correspondent Almaguer quoted sources saying the husband of House Speaker Nancy did not immediately declare an emergency when he answered the door to police at the couple’s San Francisco home following a 911 call.

NBC removed the footage from its website hours after airing on November 4, saying it ‘did not meet’ its reporting standards – and this week suspended the 45-year-old reporter pending an internal investigation.

Yet San Francisco’s local NBC Bay Area news still has available online a later report that also questions versions of the horrific incident, asking why Mr. Pelosi didn’t flee the $8 million house the moment officers arrived.

The suspension of Almaguer- who has been with NBC since 2009 – has now reignited conspiracy theories surrounding the early hours break-in and attack on October 28, allegedly carried out by Canadian national David DePape, 42.

‘Sources familiar with what unfolded in the Pelosi residence now revealing when officers responded to the high priority call they were seemingly unaware they had been called to the home of the Speaker of the House.

‘After a knock the front door was opened by Mr. Pelosi. The 82-year-old did not immediately declare an emergency or try to leave his home, but instead began walking several feet back into the foyer toward the assailant and away from police.’

The correspondent added: ‘It’s unclear if the 82-year-old was already injured or what his mental state was, say sources.

‘According to court documents, when the officer asked what was going on ‘defendant smiled and said that everything’s good’ but instantaneously a struggle ensued as police clearly saw David DePape strike Paul Pelosi in the head with a hammer.

‘After tackling the suspect, officers rushed to Mr. Pelosi who was lying in a pool of blood.’