SAN FRANCISCO — A judge dismissed several state charges Thursday Paul Pelosi’s attacker, He was convicted in federal court last month based on an argument that the counts constituted double jeopardy, according to the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office.
David DePape was convicted last month of assaulting a family member of a federal official and attempting to kidnap a federal official. was sentenced to punishment 30 years in federal prison, will run concurrently with any potential sentence to get out of state court. He will likely be deported to Canada after serving his sentence.
After the victory in federal court, state prosecutors continued their case against DePape, who in 2022 beat the husband of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer at their San Francisco home. At the time of the attack, Paul Pelosi was 82 years old.
But DePape’s public defenders say the state trial poses double jeopardy after the federal conviction. Although the number of crimes is not the same, the two cases stem from the same act, said the public defender.
On Thursday, a judge dismissed the state’s charges of attempted murder, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.
DePape still faces charges of false imprisonment, burglary of a habitation, threatening a family member of a public official, attempting to tamper with a witness and aggravated kidnapping. These were not part of the federal court.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
In addition to confirming the judge’s decision, the state defense did not comment further. San Francisco Chronicle and KQED initially reported the charges, which were dismissed.
DePape admitted during federal court testimony that he planned to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage, interrogate her and “break her kneecaps” if she didn’t confess to her lies about Russiagate. 2016 presidential campaign.
Paul Pelosi was attacked caught on police camera A few days before the 2022 midterm elections and shocked the political world. He suffered two head injuries, including a skull fracture, which was fixed with plates and screws for the rest of his life. His right arm and hand were also injured.
The district prosecutor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.