Paul Pelosi, the husband of Nancy Pelosi, has been implicated in a misdemeanor hit-and-run incident. This occurred in Napa County, where his convertible collided with a parked car. According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Pelosi admitted to hitting an object but continued to drive until his vehicle became inoperable. Although deputies confirmed that DUI was ruled out, the California DMV plans to re-evaluate Pelosi’s driver’s license as a result of the incident. Notably, Pelosi faced a previous DUI arrest in 2022.

Meanwhile, a separate case involves New Hampshire State Representative Ellen Read, who is facing charges for allegedly driving at high speeds. In one instance, Read was accused of driving over 100 mph, and in another, 92 mph. She argues that a provision in the New Hampshire Constitution, dating back centuries, protects lawmakers from being stopped while traveling to or from legislative sessions. In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Read asserts that her constitutional rights were violated when she was stopped during her travel to and from the General Court.

Read’s first stop occurred in December 2024, when she allegedly drove more than 100 mph on Interstate 93 in Windham. A second stop took place in June 2025, for driving 92 mph in a 65 mph zone in Londonderry. During these incidents, Read maintained she was in a car with a New Hampshire State Representative license plate. She informed the officers that she was returning from a legislative session.

At the time of the stop, Ms. Read was a sitting member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, the petition states. She was traveling in a vehicle bearing a New Hampshire State Representative license plate. Upon being stopped, Ms. Read informed the deputy that she was returning from the General Court.

Read has clarified that her argument is not about immunity from prosecution but rather about the constitutional protection from being stopped while engaging in legislative duties. The basis of her defense is a 1784 section of the New Hampshire Constitution, which states, No member of the House of Representatives, or Senate shall be arrested, or held to bail, on mesne process, during his going to, returning from, or attendance upon, the Court. Read contends this was meant to protect legislators from interference in legislative votes, not to exempt them from legal consequences altogether.

Despite Read’s arguments, a judge dismissed similar claims in one of her speeding cases, where she was found guilty of negligent driving and fined $1,240, with conditions regarding her license. The New Hampshire Supreme Court later chose not to take up the constitutional question before her second case advanced, although Read can pursue the argument in a compliant future appeal.

In defense, Read issued a statement via Instagram, asserting that she accepted a reduced charge to resolve the case and chose not to appeal the constitutional issue. Additionally, Read’s office disputed the allegations of excessive speeding, citing the vehicle’s limitations, and criticized the absence of body-camera footage during the traffic stop. Her office also mentioned a witness account that contradicted the officer’s claims.

Read’s focus in her legal challenge lies primarily on the legality of the traffic stops rather than the associated charges. She emphasizes that the unconstitutional nature of the stops is the central issue in her defense.