Key takeaways:
- David DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on an immediate family member of a federal official.
- The attack occurred at the couple’s San Francisco mansion, where DePape allegedly bludgeoned Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
- DePape could face up to 20 years in prison for the attempted kidnapping charge and up to 10 years for the assault charge.
A jury has found David DePape guilty of two federal charges related to an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), in October 2022. DePape was convicted of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on an immediate family member of a federal official.
The attack occurred at the couple’s San Francisco mansion. DePape allegedly bludgeoned Paul Pelosi with a hammer. His attorneys argued that he was not targeting Nancy Pelosi due to her official duties as a member of Congress, and so the charges did not fit.
The jury found DePape guilty on both counts. Nancy Pelosi and her family released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and well wishes for Paul Pelosi during this difficult time. They also expressed their pride in him.
DePape will face sentencing at a later date. He could face up to 20 years in prison for the attempted kidnapping charge and up to 10 years for the assault charge.
The Pelosi family has asked for privacy as they continue to process the verdict.
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