A federal judge will reopen the sentencing hearing for David DePape, the man convicted of assaulting Paul Pelosi, after failing to let him speak during the initial proceeding, according to an order.
U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Corley of the Northern District of California issued the order over the weekend in response to a motion filed by prosecutors on May 17.
The decision comes just days after Judge Corley sentenced Mr. DePape, a Canadian who moved to the United States over 20 years ago, to a total of 30 years in prison.
The sentence comprises 20 years for one count, related to breaking into the San Francisco home of Mr. Pelosi, 82, and his wife, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He also received 30 years for another count, related to his admitting that he intended to hold Ms. Pelosi hostage….
