Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Receives Prison Sentence

Published on May 17, 2024

The man who was convicted of attacking the husband of former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was sentenced on May 17 to 30 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley handed down the sentence for David DePape, 44, for attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. Prosecutors had requested 40 years in prison while defense attorneys asked for a 14-year sentence. Mr. DePape was given 20 years for one count and 30 years for another count. The sentences will run concurrently. He was also given credit for the 18 months that he’s been in custody....

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