David DePape Sentenced for Attack on Paul Pelosi
David DePape, the man found guilty of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has received a life sentence in prison without parole. This decision comes after a San Francisco jury convicted him on multiple serious charges including aggravated kidnapping and first-degree burglary.
Bizarre Courtroom Behavior
Before he was sentenced, DePape made an odd statement in court that lasted over 45 minutes. He went off on wild conspiracy theories, claiming that 9/11 was orchestrated by insiders and ranting about what he called America’s “evil murder magic rituals.” Even when Judge Harry Dorfman asked him to focus on relevant issues related to his case, DePape ignored these requests and continued with his strange claims.
The Shocking Attack
The attack itself shocked many across the nation back in 2022. In the dead of night, DePape broke into the Pelosi home looking for Nancy Pelosi but instead confronted her husband Paul—who is now 82 years old—with a hammer. Prosecutors stated that he intended to harm Nancy but ended up severely injuring her husband instead. This incident highlighted serious security concerns for lawmakers and their families.
Defense Arguments Fall Flat
During sentencing, DePape’s defense attorney Adam Lipson argued for leniency based on mental health issues. He claimed that before this incident, DePape had always been peaceful and law-abiding. However, Judge Dorfman firmly rejected this plea saying it was clear that Mr. DePape poses a significant threat to public safety and should never be released from prison.
A Double Sentence
This state sentence follows another recent ruling where DePape received 30 years in federal prison for assaulting a family member of a federal official and attempting to kidnap one as well. His life sentence will run concurrently with this federal term ensuring he remains behind bars indefinitely.
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