Paul Pelosi Charged with Hit-and-Run in Napa County
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charges in Napa County following an incident involving his convertible and a parked vehicle. The Napa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Pelosi struck something but noted that he continued driving until the car became inoperable. While authorities have ruled out drunk driving, they plan to revisit Pelosi’s driving privileges after this incident. Notably, he was previously arrested for drunk driving in 2022.
New Hampshire Lawmaker Challenges Speeding Charges
A Democratic lawmaker in New Hampshire, State Rep. Ellen Reed, has been accused of speeding in two separate incidents—one where she allegedly drove over 100 miles per hour and another where she hit 92 miles per hour. She contends that an old provision in the state constitution prevents her from being halted during travel to and from the Capitol. According to court documents, Reed argues that her stops by police were unconstitutional, and thus, the charges should be dismissed.
Reed was first stopped in December 2024 on Interstate 93, and then again in June 2025 in Londonderry. During both encounters, she noted she was driving a vehicle with a congressional license plate and was returning from official business.
In a statement, Reed said, “The Constitution implies that members cannot be detained during their commutes.” However, she also acknowledged that while the Constitution protects members from arrest, it doesn’t protect them from facing prosecution.
Amid her legal arguments, Reed emphasized that speeding violations should not exempt lawmakers from accountability, asserting that the provision was designed to facilitate legislative processes and not allow lawmakers to break the law without consequence.
Reed’s previous case resulted in a guilty verdict for negligent driving in August 2025, leading to a fine and conditions that allowed her to retain her license as long as she maintained good behavior over the following two years. The New Hampshire Supreme Court declined to address the constitutional question posed in her new appeal, allowing her to raise the argument again in the future.
Additionally, Reed’s office has disputed the claims made against her, mentioning that her vehicle, an older Toyota Yaris with over 440,000 miles, would be unlikely to reach such speeds. Her office also criticized the lack of body camera footage from the traffic stops and has suggested that drivers consider using dashboard cameras to document their own interactions with law enforcement.
Ultimately, Reed argues that her challenge is rooted in the constitutionality of the stops rather than the speeding charges themselves, emphasizing the legal discrepancies surrounding the enforcement of traffic laws against elected officials.
