Nancy Pelosi asks for “very long” sentence for David DePape, who attacked husband Paul Pelosi with hammer
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked the court for a “very long” sentence for the man who attacked her husband in their home over a year ago, and Paul Pelosi says he’s still suffering dizziness, headaches, balance problems, nerve pain and walking challenges after being struck by David DePape with a hammer.
Paul Pelosi revealed his ongoing health problems in a letter to a federal judge Friday before the sentencing of DePape, who was convicted last November of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer in October 2022. The judge sentenced DePape to 30 years.
“I walk slowly and have difficulty with my balance. Nearly every day I get headaches that become migraines unless quickly addressed,” Paul Pelosi wrote. “I need to sleep during the day and cannot tolerate bright lights or loud noises for extended periods of time.”
on both counts.
DePape’s early morning break-in at the Pelosi home resulted in federal as well as state charges. A second trial in state court will start in the coming weeks.
During tearful testimony in his federal trial, DePape admitted that he broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home intending to hold the speaker hostage and “break her kneecaps” if she lied to him. He also acknowledged bludgeoning Paul Pelosi with a hammer after police showed up, saying his plan to end what he viewed as government corruption was unraveling.
San Francisco Superior Court
The attack on Paul Pelosi, who was 82 at the time, was captured on police body camera video days before the midterm elections and sent shockwaves through the political world.
Defense attorneys argued DePape was motivated by his political beliefs, not by a desire to interfere with the speaker’s official duties as a member of Congress, which would make the charges against him invalid.
Scott MacFarlane
Source: cbsnews.com