SAN FRANCISCO — David DePape, convicted of plotting to kidnap then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband Paul Pelosi, has been resentenced to 30 years in federal prison.
A procedural error by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley initially disrupted the federal case. DePape’s rights were violated when he wasn’t allowed to address the court during his May 17 sentencing. On Tuesday, Judge Corley corrected this by giving DePape a chance to speak and denied his attorneys’ request to assign the case to another judge.
DePape’s Statement and Apology
During his brief statement, DePape expressed remorse for the attack on Paul Pelosi. He apologized, saying, “I should have left when Nancy wasn’t there,” and broke into tears, showing visible regret for his actions.
“I feel horrible about hurting Paul Pelosi,” DePape said, as one of his attorneys comforted him. Judge Corley apologized for the initial oversight and upheld the original 30-year sentence, emphasizing the severity of the crime. “This is an incredibly serious and horrible crime,” she stated.
Federal Conviction and Sentencing
DePape was convicted on two federal counts: attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official and assault on an immediate family member of a U.S. official. His attorneys are appealing the conviction. During his trial, DePape admitted to planning to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage and potentially harm her to expose what he believed were falsehoods about former President Donald Trump and the 2020 election.
Upcoming State Trial
In addition to his federal sentence, DePape faces a state trial on separate charges that could result in a lifetime sentence. This trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday in San Francisco.
Conclusion
David DePape’s resentencing reaffirms the gravity of his crime while ensuring procedural fairness. As he prepares for his state trial, the legal battles surrounding his actions continue to unfold.
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