- The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi had been in the United States illegally. He could face deportation.
- David DePape, a Canadian citizen of 42 years old, entered the US in 2008. He settled in California in 2008.
- In connection to the attack on Pelosi last week, he is facing both federal and state prosecutions.
The man is accused of Brutally attacking Nancy Pelosi, House SpeakerA Canadian national, who had been in the United States illegally, was beaten with a hammer at their San Francisco, California home. He now faces deportation.
David DePape (42), is facing federal and state criminal charges in relation to last week’s attack against Paul Pelosi. The attack left the 82 year-old man with a skull fracture as well as other injuries.
According to the DHS federal records, DePape entered the US legally at San Ysidro, California-Mexico border port of entry on March 8, 2008.
It’s unclear why DePape — who is from Canada — entered the US through a southern border crossing, and DHS did not immediately respond to additional follow-up questions.
DePape finally settled in California.
DePape remains in jail and is not being released on bail. DePape was a temporary visitor to the US. Canadians who are visiting the US for business or pleasure are allowed to stay there for up to 6 months.
Canadians who travel to the US for pleasure or business purposes usually don’t need a visa.
Insider was told that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (which is under DHS) lodged an “immigration retainer” against DePape on Monday, following DePape’s Friday arrest.
ICE places so-called immigration guards on those who have been charged with a crime and are believed to be eligible for deportation under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The detainer asks the other law enforcement agencies not to notify ICE prior to the release of the incriminated person from custody.
Prosecutors claim that DePape attempted to host Nancy Pelosi hostage after he broke into Nancy Pelosi’s house and told investigators he wanted Nancy to be his prisoner. break her kneecapsTo send a message of support to Democratic members of Congress.
At the time of the attack, the House speaker was in Washington, DC.
DePape was charged by the Justice Department with two federal offenses, including attempted kidnapping. State charges against DePape include attempted murder, assault with a deadly instrument, and attempted murder.
If convicted of both federal charges, DePape could spend 50 years prison.
