David DePape, the man found guilty in federal court earlier this month of attacking Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband, could receive a plea deal on state charges in the case after his lawyer and prosecutors discussed a settlement in court Wednesday.
DePape was not in court, but San Francisco prosecutors and his public defender conferred with the judge, and another hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday to determine a settlement date.
DePape is facing a handful of state charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly assaulted Paul Pelosi with a hammer in the Pelosis' San Francisco home in October 2022.
DePape was convicted on federal charges earlier in November and is awaiting sentencing in that case.
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Public defender Adam Lipson said they are looking to settle the state case after the federal conviction, citing the lengthy sentence.
"He's already been convicted of his federal charges, facing a lengthy federal sentence already, so anything’s possible at this point," Lipson said.
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