NonilexJun 22, 2024

A #RightWing #conspiracy theorist who attacked the husband of #Democrat & fmr US House Speaker Nancy #Pelosi w/a hammer was #convicted of a host of charges in state court Fri, following his federal #conviction last yr.

A California jury convicted David DePape of #kidnapping, #burglary, #FalseImprisonment, #threatening the family of a public ofcl, & dissuading a #witness.

#law #PoliticalViolence #extremism #StochasticTerrorism #Republicans
https://www.reuters.com/legal/attacker-nancy-pelosis-husband-convicted-again-california-court-2024-06-22/

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The state #conviction could add more #prison time for DePape, who in May was sentenced by a US dist judge to 30yrs in fed prison for attempted #kidnapping & #assault of an immediate family member of a federal ofcl.

The state charges carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison.

A spox for #NancyPelosi issued a stmnt on behalf of the #Pelosi family praising #PaulPelosi for his bravery in testifying.

#law #PoliticalViolence #extremism #StochasticTerrorism #Republicans

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"For nearly 20 grueling months, Mr. Pelosi has demonstrated extraordinary courage & fortitude every day of his recovery. The #Pelosi family is grateful for the kind thoughts & prayers they continue to receive," said the statement, adding that there would be no further comment until #sentencing is complete.

#law #PoliticalViolence #extremism #StochasticTerrorism #Republicans #ConspiracyTheories #RightWingMedia