David DePape Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Hammer Attack on Paul Pelosi After 30 Years in Federal Prison

Oct 29, 2024, 06:49 PM

David DePape, the man convicted of attacking Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This sentencing comes after DePape was previously sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the same attack, which occurred in October 2022. During the state trial, he delivered a tearful statement about his conspiracy theories before receiving the life sentence. The attack involved DePape using a hammer on Pelosi in their San Francisco home, leading to significant public and media attention. The sentencing marks a significant legal conclusion for a case that has drawn widespread scrutiny and concern over political violence.