Before issuing the sentence, Judge Harry Dorfman dismissed arguments from DePape's attorneys that he be granted a new trial for the 2022 attack against Paul Pelosi, emphasizing, "It's my intention that Mr DePape will never get out of prison, he can never be paroled." This statement underscores the judge's firm stance on the severity of DePape's actions and the lifetime consequences he faces.
In a powerful emotional moment, Paul Pelosi's daughter Christine read a letter in court where her father described the trauma he experienced, stating, "The last peaceful sleep I had ended abruptly when the defendant violently broke into my home, burst into my bedroom and stood over my bed with a hammer and zip ties demanding to see my wife." This highlights the profound impact of the attack on both him and his family.
DePape's defense attorney raised concerns about his mental health, stating, "This is a man who has always been a peaceful, law-abiding person up until his activation." The argument attempted to provide context for DePape's actions, suggesting that external influences contributed to his violent behavior.
When addressing the court before sentencing, DePape claimed, "I'm a psychic... The more I meditate, the more psychic I get," which indicates his mental state and detachment from reality during the legal proceedings.
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