David DePape was found guilty on both federal counts in the Paul Pelosi hammer attack.
In October 2022, David DePape, 43, broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco residence and attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
When police arrived to the residence, Paul Pelosi opened the door. Shortly after that, DePape attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer and fractured his skull.
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#EXCLUSIVEJust released police body camera video shows moments David DePape attacked Paul Pelosi at his# San Francisco home
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The jury deliberated Wednesday and Thursday and found DePape guilty on “kidnapping and assault on account of a federal official’s performance of official duties,” ABC News reported.
DePape is facing up to 50 years in prison.
ABC News reported:
A federal jury has convicted the suspect accused of the violent hammer attack against Paul Pelosi at his and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home last year.
The jury began deliberating Wednesday afternoon before reaching a verdict late Thursday morning, finding David DePape guilty on both federal counts.
Pelosi, 83, suffered a skull fracture after being struck in the head with a hammer during the early morning attack on Oct. 28, 2022, which occurred just days before the midterm elections, police said.
DePape, 43, was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with attempted kidnapping and assault on account of a federal official’s performance of official duties. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years and 30 years, respectively, in prison. He has pleaded not guilty.
David DePape is still facing state charges related to his attack on Paul Pelosi.
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