Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced the man convicted of assaulting and attempting to kidnap Paul Pelosi, the husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), to 30 years in prison on Friday, AP reports.Why it matters: David DePape's brutal attack on Paul Pelosi just before the 2022 midterm elections shook lawmakers from both parties and underscored the surging threats of violence they and other public officials face.

Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands after the attack.