Authorities in Napa County, California, released the mugshot of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband, Paul, following an arrest last month.
Pelosi, 82, was arrested after driving under the influence last month, leading to his arrest, according to court records. The California Highway Patrol said several days ago that his late-model Porsche was involved in a collision before he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors, including driving under the influence and having a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 percent.
“In Napa County, the decision to release or withhold mugshots or booking photos lies with the Napa County Department of Corrections, not the District Attorney’s Office,” a Napa County spokesperson said in a statement Monday about the release of the photo. “In the days after Mr. Pelosi’s arrest, Napa County followed the Department of Corrections’ policy regarding the release of booking photos and mugshots. Mr. Pelosi received the same treatment under that policy that all individuals released from County Jail receive.”…