Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her husband Paul Pelosi leave after paying respects, as late Democratic U.S. Senator for California Dianne Feinstein’s casket lies in state at San Francisco’s City Hall, California, U.S., October 4, 2023.
Carlos Barria | Reuters
A man was found guilty Thursday of federal crimes related to his brutal hammer attack last year on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the couple’s San Francisco home.
David DePape, 43, was convicted by a jury in U.S. District Court in San Francisco of attempted kidnapping of a federal official, and of assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
DePape, who faces a potential sentence of life in prison, looked down and had no visible emotional reaction when the verdict was read.
Paul Pelosi, 83, suffered a fractured skull in the Oct. 28, 2022, attack, which occurred when his wife was still serving as speaker.
DePape had broken into the Pelosi home, shouting “Where is Nancy, where is Nancy,” according to authorities.
A police body camera on an officer who responded to Paul Pelosi’s 911 call from the house captured images of DePape next to Paul shortly before he hit him in the head.
A spokesman for Nancy Pelosi, in a statement, said, “Speaker Pelosi and her family are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes for Mr. Pelosi from so many across the country during this difficult time.”
“The Pelosi family is very proud of their Pop, who demonstrated extraordinary composure and courage on the night of the attack a year ago and in the courtroom this week,” the spokesman said. “Thankfully, Mr. Pelosi continues to make progress in his recovery.”
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