The man who attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of the former United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a federal judge, on Friday (May 17).&nbsp;

The attacker, David DePape, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of assault and attempted kidnapping of a federal official, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-who-attacked-nancy-pelosis-husband-last-year-found-guilty-of-crime-659489">last year</a>, after the violent attack in October 2022.

<h2>About DePape’s sentence</h2>

Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley who was presiding over the trial in a San Francisco federal court said she had to “ensure that the sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense.”

She added, “He broke into the home of an official and violently attacked the public official’s spouse. That act is unprecedented.”&nbsp;

DePape was sentenced to 30 years for assault and 20 years for attempted kidnapping, the sentences will run concurrently. He is also facing life imprisonment on separate state charges.&nbsp;

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The attack in October 2022 on Paul, who was 83 years old at the time, left him with multiple injuries including a fractured skull for which he was hospitalised for nearly a week.&nbsp;

The prosecutors had sought a 40-year sentence after a jury in November found the attacker guilty of one count of assault on the immediate family member of a federal official and a second count of attempted kidnapping of a federal official.&nbsp;

DePape, a Canadian citizen who has lived in the US for around two decades, and was&nbsp;found guilty of attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, who was in Washington DC at the time, instead confronted her husband who was eventually able to call the police.&nbsp;

DePape entered the couple’s San Francisco house with a hammer looking for Nancy and “smash her kneecaps” if she did not admit to the ‘lies’ of the Democratic Party, the jury was told. When the police arrived, Paul and David were seen gripping a hammer.&nbsp;

Subsequently, when asked to drop the hammer by the officers responding to the incident, DePape abruptly struck Paul before being detained. The entire altercation was caught on the body cameras worn by the officers at the time.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Surprised and confused’</h2>

In the court, DePape testified that he was looking for Nancy Pelosi and when he found her husband, who was not on his list of targets, according to the Canadian national, he was “surprised and confused”.&nbsp;

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DePape also said that he had reacted and hit Pelosi “in the head,” because his plan was “basically ruined.”

<h2>‘Immensely grateful’</h2>

A spokesperson for the former Speaker took to X and said that the family “couldn’t be prouder of their Pop and his tremendous courage” on the night of the attack and for testifying.&nbsp;

“Speaker Pelosi and her family are immensely grateful to all who have sent love and prayers over the last eighteen months, as Mr Pelosi continues his recovery," added the spokesperson.

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The man who attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of the former United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a federal judge, on Friday (May 17).

The man who attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of the former United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a federal judge, on Friday (May 17). The attacker, David DePape, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of assault and attempted kidnapping of a federal official, last year, after the violent attack in October 2022. About DePape’s sentence Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley who was presiding over the trial in a San Francisco federal court said she had to “ensure that the sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense.” She added, “He broke into the home of an official and violently attacked the public official’s spouse. That act is unprecedented.” DePape was sentenced to 30 years for assault and 20 years for attempted kidnapping, the sentences will run concurrently. He is also facing life imprisonment on separate state charges. Also Read | Slovak PM Robert Fico undergoes second surgery after assassination bid, condition remains serious The attack in October 2022 on Paul, who was 83 years old at the time, left him with multiple injuries including a fractured skull for which he was hospitalised for nearly a week. The prosecutors had sought a 40-year sentence after a jury in November found the attacker guilty of one count of assault on the immediate family member of a federal official and a second count of attempted kidnapping of a federal official. DePape, a Canadian citizen who has lived in the US for around two decades, and was found guilty of attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, who was in Washington DC at the time, instead confronted her husband who was eventually able to call the police. DePape entered the couple’s San Francisco house with a hammer looking for Nancy and “smash her kneecaps” if she did not admit to the ‘lies’ of the Democratic Party, the jury was told. When the police arrived, Paul and David were seen gripping a hammer. Subsequently, when asked to drop the hammer by the officers responding to the incident, DePape abruptly struck Paul before being detained. The entire altercation was caught on the body cameras worn by the officers at the time. ‘Surprised and confused’ In the court, DePape testified that he was looking for Nancy Pelosi and when he found her husband, who was not on his list of targets, according to the Canadian national, he was “surprised and confused”. Also Read | Suspected gunshots near Israeli embassy in Stockholm prompt police cordon DePape also said that he had reacted and hit Pelosi “in the head,” because his plan was “basically ruined.” ‘Immensely grateful’ A spokesperson for the former Speaker took to X and said that the family “couldn’t be prouder of their Pop and his tremendous courage” on the night of the attack and for testifying. “Speaker Pelosi and her family are immensely grateful to all who have sent love and prayers over the last eighteen months, as Mr Pelosi continues his recovery," added the spokesperson. (With inputs from agencies)

David DePape, who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband, sentenced to 30 years in prison

The man who allegedly broke into the U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and attacked her husband Paul Pelosi has pleaded not guilty to 6 charges including an attempt to murder. Accused DePape allegedly broke into Nancy Pelosi's home in October. Watch to know more.

US: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty to state charges

The Canadian man, later identified as David DePape, accused of attacking the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, at their San Francisco residence has pleaded not guilty to the state criminal charges, on Wednesday. The 82-year-old was allegedly attacked with a hammer, earlier this year, in October and sustained “serious injuries”.&nbsp;

The six charges against the alleged assailant also include attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and threatening a family member of a public official. The 42-year-old accused has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations, said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, in a statement.&nbsp;

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DePape had also waived his right to a speedy trial and the next hearing has been scheduled for February 23, added Jenkins. The accused had also been charged with several federal criminal charges including assault and attempted kidnapping, in November, he also pleaded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-suspect-of-the-attack-on-pelosis-husband-pleads-not-guilty-in-court-530381">not guilty</a> to those in relation to the attack on the House speaker’s husband.&nbsp;

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According to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court, the attack against 82-year-old Paul Pelosi took place when the intruder looking for the Speaker, who was in Washington DC at the time, instead confronted her husband who was eventually able to call the police. The court documents from last month also show that DePape entered their San Francisco house looking for the House Speaker to “seriously harm her”.&nbsp;

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It added that when the police arrived minutes later, they saw the two struggling with the hammer after which the intruder grabbed the hammer and hit Paul Pelosi with it over the head. Subsequently, he was taken to a San Francisco hospital after he sustained multiple injuries including a skull fracture and “serious injuries to his right arm and hands.”

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The Canadian man, later identified as David DePape, accused of attacking the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, at their San Francisco residence has pleaded not guilty to the state criminal charges, on Wednesday.

The Canadian man, later identified as David DePape, accused of attacking the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, at their San Francisco residence has pleaded not guilty to the state criminal charges, on Wednesday. The 82-year-old was allegedly attacked with a hammer, earlier this year, in October and sustained “serious injuries”. The six charges against the alleged assailant also include attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and threatening a family member of a public official. The 42-year-old accused has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations, said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, in a statement. ALSO READ | Who is David DePape, Paul Pelosi's alleged attacker? DePape had also waived his right to a speedy trial and the next hearing has been scheduled for February 23, added Jenkins. The accused had also been charged with several federal criminal charges including assault and attempted kidnapping, in November, he also pleaded not guilty to those in relation to the attack on the House speaker’s husband. ALSO WATCH | United States | FBI: Attacker wanted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi According to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court, the attack against 82-year-old Paul Pelosi took place when the intruder looking for the Speaker, who was in Washington DC at the time, instead confronted her husband who was eventually able to call the police. The court documents from last month also show that DePape entered their San Francisco house looking for the House Speaker to “seriously harm her”. ALSO READ | US: Paul Pelosi discharged from San Francisco hospital a week after being attacked It added that when the police arrived minutes later, they saw the two struggling with the hammer after which the intruder grabbed the hammer and hit Paul Pelosi with it over the head. Subsequently, he was taken to a San Francisco hospital after he sustained multiple injuries including a skull fracture and “serious injuries to his right arm and hands.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty on state charges

The accused in the hammer attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday on attempted kidnapping and assault charges. A criminal complaint filed in US District Court for Northern California already mentions the same charges against David Wayne DePape.&nbsp;

State prosecutors have charged him with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, elder abuse, false imprisonment and threatening a public official. He had earlier pleaded not guilty and his attorney had said that there are a number of factors that need to be accounted for in his client’s defence ranging from his “vulnerability” to “political misinformation” and mental state.&nbsp;

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DePape was arrested on October 28 for attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer after forcing his way into their San Francisco home. He had demanded to see Nancy Pelosi who wasn't home at that time. He then tried to clobber Paul Pelosi who managed to call 911. Dispatchers reached the spot and saw them involved in scuffle and arrested DePape.

Paul Pelosi suffered injuries to his skull and had to undergo surgery. He was released from the hospital last week and is recovering at home.&nbsp;

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The court filings detail the attack and said that DePape’s intention “could not have been clearer.” The San Francisco District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins in the document wrote about how the accused “forced his way into the Pelosi home” with the intention to take House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hostage who is third in line to the presidency, to “seriously harm her”.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, ICE has also issued an “immigration detainer” notice against the accused with San Francisco authorities seeking DePape’s custody once the criminal proceedings against him conclude. The immigration agency has also said that under this “detainer” he could face possible deportation after serving the sentence he receives.&nbsp;

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The accused in the hammer attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday on attempted kidnapping and assault charges.

The accused in the hammer attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday on attempted kidnapping and assault charges. A criminal complaint filed in US District Court for Northern California already mentions the same charges against David Wayne DePape. State prosecutors have charged him with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, elder abuse, false imprisonment and threatening a public official. He had earlier pleaded not guilty and his attorney had said that there are a number of factors that need to be accounted for in his client’s defence ranging from his “vulnerability” to “political misinformation” and mental state. Also Read | Suspect in attack on Pelosi’s husband pleads not guilty in San Francisco court DePape was arrested on October 28 for attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer after forcing his way into their San Francisco home. He had demanded to see Nancy Pelosi who wasn't home at that time. He then tried to clobber Paul Pelosi who managed to call 911. Dispatchers reached the spot and saw them involved in scuffle and arrested DePape. Paul Pelosi suffered injuries to his skull and had to undergo surgery. He was released from the hospital last week and is recovering at home. × The court filings detail the attack and said that DePape’s intention “could not have been clearer.” The San Francisco District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins in the document wrote about how the accused “forced his way into the Pelosi home” with the intention to take House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hostage who is third in line to the presidency, to “seriously harm her”. Meanwhile, ICE has also issued an “immigration detainer” notice against the accused with San Francisco authorities seeking DePape’s custody once the criminal proceedings against him conclude. The immigration agency has also said that under this “detainer” he could face possible deportation after serving the sentence he receives. (With inputs from agencies)

Suspect in attack on Paul Pelosi indicted on federal charges