David DePape Sentenced to Life for Attack

David DePape has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, following a separate state trial where he was convicted of multiple charges including aggravated kidnapping and false imprisonment. This sentence comes in addition to a 30-year federal prison term he received earlier for similar charges related to the October 2022 attack, where he broke into the Pelosi home in search of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The judge dismissed DePape's request for a new trial, emphasizing that he intends for DePape to serve his life sentence without release. During sentencing, DePape expressed delusional beliefs and made claims about being a psychic, while Paul Pelosi's daughter urged for the maximum penalty, highlighting the traumatic impact of the attack. DePape's attorneys have indicated plans to appeal, questioning the handling of his mental health during the trial and the implications of being convicted in both state and federal courts. Legal analysts suggest that the dual sentencing serves as a safeguard against potential changes from an appeal, ensuring DePape remains incarcerated regardless of the outcome.