Federal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi’s husband with hammer

Published May 11, 2024 5:51 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge for a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that prosecutors made the request ahead of a sentencing hearing for David DePape. They said he has not shown remorse for the October 2022 attack. DePape was convicted last year of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. His lawyers said he was motivated by political beliefs and caught up in conspiracy theories. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.