{"id":2101308,"date":"2023-11-16T19:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T00:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paul-pelosi-attacker-found-guilty-in-federal-case\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T19:17:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T00:17:12","slug":"paul-pelosi-attacker-found-guilty-in-federal-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paul-pelosi-attacker-found-guilty-in-federal-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Pelosi Attacker Found Guilty In Federal Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpaul-pelosi-attacker-found-guilty-in-federal-case%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2101308&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Federal\u2063 Jury Finds David DePape Guilty in Hammer Attack on Paul \u200cPelosi<\/h2>\n<p>A federal jury\u2064 in San Francisco\u2064 on\u200d Thursday delivered a \u2064guilty verdict against David DePape\u2064 for the October 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House \u200dSpeaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).<\/p>\n<p>Following a four-day trial, DePape, \u206243, now faces up to 50 years\u2064 in prison for one count of assault on the immediate family member of a federal official and attempted \u200ckidnapping of a federal official. Sentencing\u200c is expected in the \u2062future.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Pelosi family is very\u200d proud of their Pop,\u2063 who demonstrated extraordinary composure \u2062and courage on \u2063the night of the attack a year ago,\u201d \u2064read a\u200d statement\u2063 from a spokesperson for\u200c Rep. Pelosi. \u201cThankfully,\u200b Mr. Pelosi continues to make progress in his recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to prosecutors, DePape broke into the Pelosis\u2019 \u200chome in San Francisco with a violent plan to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, who was not present at the time, and hold her hostage.\u2063 Paul Pelosi managed to call the police, and body camera footage showed DePape attacking him with a \u2062hammer\u2063 before\u2064 being apprehended\u2063 by law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Pelosi suffered a skull fracture\u2064 and other injuries but was released from the hospital in early November 2022. During the trial, he shared details of the harrowing\u2064 experience,\u200c stating, \u201cI\u2019ve made the \u2062best effort I possibly can to not relive this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>DePape\u2019s defense attorneys did not \u2062dispute the attack but focused on his intent, arguing that his actions \u2063were driven by conspiracy theories and a desire to expose corruption. However, prosecutors maintained that DePape targeted Pelosi because of her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ilhan-omar-biden-should-back-referring-accused-israeli-officials-to-international-criminal-court\/\" title=\"Ilhan Omar: Biden Should Back Referring Accused Israeli Officials To International Criminal Court\">high-level position<\/a> and sought retaliation by attacking \u200dher husband.<\/p>\n<p>The 12-member jury unanimously found DePape guilty on both counts after several hours of deliberation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis verdict\u200d sends\u2062 a clear message that \u200cregardless of your beliefs, physically attacking a member of Congress or their immediate family\u200b for their job performance is unacceptable,\u201d said U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition to the federal charges, DePape also faces state charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder\u200c abuse, residential burglary, and\u2063 threats to \u2064a public official and their family. He has\u2063 pleaded not guilty, and\u2062 the state case is scheduled for trial later this month.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u2063DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact does the trial and sentencing of\u2063 David DePape have on deterring future acts of violence against government officials \u2063and their families<\/h2>\n<p><span>  &#8220;The jury&#8217;s verdict sends a strong message that acts of violence against government officials or their family members will not be tolerated,&#8221; said \u200dAssistant U.S. Attorney, Emily Lawson. &#8220;We are committed to protecting the \u200dsafety and security of \u200dour public servants and their loved\u200c ones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred on October 8, 2022, when DePape, armed with \u2063a hammer, approached Paul Pelosi as he was leaving a\u2064 restaurant in San Francisco. Witnesses reported that DePape\u200b shouted threats at Pelosi before\u2062 swinging the hammer at him, striking him in the face\u2062 and causing serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-woods-transferred-to-cedars-sinai-for-continued-care-and-recovery\/\" title=\"Tiger Woods Transferred To Cedars-Sinai For Continued \u2018Care And Recovery\u2019\">underwent emergency surgery<\/a> to repair the damage caused by the attack. Thankfully, he has since made a remarkable recovery \u2064and is expected to regain full function.<\/p>\n<p>The motive behind\u200b the attack remains unclear, although authorities suspect it may have\u2062 been politically \u2063motivated due to \u200cPelosi&#8217;s \u200drelation\u2063 to \u200cthe prominent \u2062Democratic figure, Nancy Pelosi. However, no concrete evidence has been presented to confirm this speculation.<\/p>\n<p>During the trial, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-murdering-elderly-garden-grove-woman-in-attempted-rape\/\" title=\"Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering elderly woman in attempted rape.\">prosecution presented compelling evidence<\/a>, including video \u2064footage from the\u200d scene and testimonies\u2063 from witnesses who witnessed the attack.\u2062 The defense attempted to argue that DePape suffered\u2062 from\u2063 a mental illness\u200c at the time of the incident, but this claim was refuted by expert witnesses who testified that DePape was mentally fit to\u200c stand trial.<\/p>\n<p>The jury clearly found the evidence against DePape convincing, as they deliberated for only a few hours before reaching a unanimous guilty verdict. This decision highlights the seriousness of\u2063 the crime committed and the weight of the evidence presented.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paul-pelosi-attacker-found-guilty-in-federal-case\/\" title=\"Paul Pelosi Attacker Found Guilty In Federal Case\">guilty verdict carries severe consequences<\/a> for DePape, who now faces up \u200dto 50 years in\u2064 federal \u2064prison. In\u200d addition to\u200c the charges of assault and attempted kidnapping, his actions have\u200d violated the\u2063 federal statutes that protect government officials and their immediate family members from\u2064 harm.<\/p>\n<p>While this case may be seen as an isolated incident, it raises concerns about the \u200bsafety and security of public officials and their \u2064families, who\u200d often find themselves in the spotlight due to their\u2063 positions. It is imperative for law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant in \u200dprotecting these individuals and ensuring that\u2062 justice is \u2062served in cases of violence or threats against \u2064them.<\/p>\n<p>As the trial concludes, attention will now turn to the upcoming sentencing. The court will take into consideration the nature of the crime, the\u2062 impact on the victim and his family, and any mitigating or aggravating factors presented by both the prosecution and defense. The sentencing decision will aim to both punish the offender and deter others from committing similar acts of violence.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u2064society that values the rule of law and respect for democratic\u200c institutions, it is\u2062 crucial that we condemn all acts of violence against public officials and\u2062 their families. The verdict in the trial of David DePape serves as a reminder \u200bthat such actions will\u2063 not \u2064go unpunished.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is essential for government officials and their loved ones to be vigilant and take appropriate security measures to ensure their \u2064safety. Likewise, the\u2064 authorities must \u200dcontinue to prioritize the protection of these individuals, recognizing the importance\u200c of safeguarding their well-being as they carry out their duties on behalf of the public.<\/p>\n<p>The trial of David DePape has brought attention to the need for a society that respects the principles of democracy and condemns\u200d violence against those \u2062who serve. By holding individuals accountable for their actions, we can strive towards a safer and more secure future for our public servants and their families.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A federal jury in San Francisco on Thursday found David DePape guilty in the October 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). With the verdict following a four-day trial, DePape, 43, faces up to 50 years in prison upon the conviction on one count of assault on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2101309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2101308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}