Judge Orders Resentencing for David DePape After Legal Oversight
DePape, convicted of attacking Paul Pelosi, will have a new hearing after not being allowed to speak before sentencing.
- Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley admitted her error in not allowing DePape to speak before his sentencing.
- DePape was initially sentenced to 30 years for assaulting Paul Pelosi and 20 years for attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, with sentences to run concurrently.
- The new sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 28.
- DePape's defense attorneys have filed an appeal following the initial sentencing.
- DePape's attack on Paul Pelosi in October 2022 was captured on police body camera and had significant political repercussions.