Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison
Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison
Nancy Pelosi has not discussed the attack with her husband, whose skull was fractured with a hammer.
The man who attacked the husband of former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
David DePape was convicted of assault and attempted kidnapping of a federal official in November after a week-long trial in San Francisco.
The attack left Paul Pelosi, now 84, in hospital for six days with a fractured skull and other injuries.
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Prosecutors, however, argued that DePape had a "plan of violence", noting that he told investigators he had a "target list" and plan to break Mrs Pelosi's kneecaps if she did not reveal "the truth". At the time of his arrest, DePape had zip ties and duct tape.
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In addition to the federal charges, DePape is facing separate state charges stemming from the attack. They include burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, and attempted murder.
He faces life imprisonment if convicted of those charges. He has pleaded not guilty.
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For those thinking that's not enough. That's federal. He still has to be sentenced in California state court. Could end up with an even longer sentence.
Yeah I was happy to read that in case Trump tries to pardon the guy.
It actually seemed longer than usual to me, I guess that is what happens when you attack your betters on the other tier of the "justice" system tho.
Article says he’s to be deported after his sentence though.
I saw your comment and was surprised to learn that the attacker is an illegal immigrant from Canada that overstayed his tourist visa for 20 years. Huh. I guess that technically means his "illegals are a danger to national security" beliefs are based on personal experience?
They were going to deport him any day now.