David DePape Found Guilty in State Trial Over Paul Pelosi Attack

David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been found guilty in a state trial. The verdict was reached on Tuesday after a week-long trial in San Francisco. DePape was found guilty on all six charges, including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, elder abuse, and false imprisonment. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before reaching a verdict. DePape, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 13 years in prison. Prosecutors argued that DePape broke into the Pelosi home on October 28, 2022, with the intent to kidnap the former Speaker. DePape was armed with a hammer, zip ties, and duct tape. He allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi after finding him alone in the house. Pelosi suffered a fractured skull and other injuries during the attack. DePape's defense attorneys argued that their client was acting in self-defense and was not trying to harm Pelosi. However, the jury rejected this defense and found DePape guilty on all charges. This state trial was separate from the federal case against DePape, where he faces charges of assault and attempted kidnapping. The federal trial is scheduled to begin later this month. The verdict in the state trial is a significant development in the case and could have implications for the federal trial. The outcome of the federal trial could determine whether DePape faces additional prison time.

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"The verdict in the state trial is a significant development in the case and could have implications for the federal trial. The outcome of the federal trial could determine whether DePape faces additional prison time."