Key details about the upcoming hearing for suspect David Depape in the Paul Pelosi attack.
David DePape to Appear at Hearing Ahead of Federal Trial
David DePape, the man accused of a shocking attack on Paul Pelosi with a hammer in October 2022, is set to appear at a hearing on Wednesday. This hearing will precede his federal trial, which is scheduled for November.
DePape entered the home of Paul Pelosi and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Oct. 28. He allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi, sending him to the hospital in critical condition with a skull fracture, in addition to other injuries.
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The suspect, David DePape, is facing charges at both the state and federal level. He is expected to appear in court for both trials later this year.
Here is what you need to know about the attack and what lies ahead for David DePape.
Who is David DePape?
David DePape, 42, is an illegal immigrant from Canada. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated that he may face deportation once his federal and state criminal cases are resolved.
DePape has a troubling history of sharing extremist views and promoting conspiracy theories on social media. His topics of interest include the COVID-19 vaccine, the 2020 election, and the Capitol riot.
What Happened on Oct. 28, 2022?
On October 28, 2022, David DePape allegedly broke into the Pelosi residence in San Francisco, California, using a hammer to shatter a glass door. He woke up Paul Pelosi in his bedroom and claimed to be searching for Nancy Pelosi, according to the FBI arrest affidavit.
Upon realizing that Nancy Pelosi was not present, DePape contemplated using zip ties to restrain Paul Pelosi. However, during their conversation, Paul Pelosi managed to slip into the bathroom. Eventually, he returned to the bedroom and discreetly called the police, using code words to alert them to the intruder’s presence.
“DEPAPE explained that he did not leave after Pelosi’s call to 9-1-1 because, much like the American founding fathers with the British, he was fighting against tyranny without the option of surrender. DEPAPE reiterated this sentiment elsewhere in the interview,” the affidavit said.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Paul Pelosi and David DePape engaged in a struggle over the hammer. Body camera footage captured DePape violently attacking the speaker’s husband when officers asked them to release the weapon.
Paul Pelosi suffered a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hand. Fortunately, he has since made a full recovery.
During subsequent investigations, DePape revealed that his plan was to harm Nancy Pelosi unless she provided him with certain information. He considered her to be ”the ‘leader of the pack’ of lies told by the Democratic Party.” Police also discovered a “target list” containing other potential victims, including Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Hunter Biden, and Tom Hanks.
What are the Charges?
For Wednesday’s federal hearing, David DePape is facing one count of assault upon an immediate family member of a U.S. official with the intent to retaliate against the official on account of the performance of official duties. He is also charged with one count of attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official on account of the performance of official duties.
His federal trial is scheduled to commence on November 13.
At the state level, DePape faces a range of felony charges, including attempted murder, residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, false imprisonment of an elder, and threats to a public official. He pleaded not guilty to these charges on November 1, 2022, and was arraigned on December 28, 2022.
The trial for DePape’s state charges has been postponed until after the federal trial concludes. A status hearing is set for September 13. DePape’s attorney, Adam Lipson, has stated that he will not schedule a state trial date until there is more clarity on the timeline of the federal trial.
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