Judge Dismisses Key Charges in State Case Against Paul Pelosi's Attacker

David DePape still faces five state charges after double jeopardy concerns led to the dismissal of attempted murder and other counts.

San Francisco Judge Harry Dorfman dismissed three of eight state charges against David DePape, citing double jeopardy.
The dismissed charges include attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse.
DePape was previously sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the 2022 attack on Paul Pelosi.
The state trial is paused while the Court of Appeal reviews the judge's ruling.
Five charges remain, including aggravated kidnapping and false imprisonment of an elder.