"What never came through in this case was Mr. DePape's mental state. And will an appellate court look at this case and ask why wasn't his mental health brought to light during this trial to reflect on what he did?"
"Prosecutors say that the double sentencing acts as a kind of insurance policy, making sure that DePape will remain in jail even if he wins an appeal on some charges."
"Having targeted House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and her husband, DePape was brought up on federal charges, and that trial proceeded more quickly."
"Defense attorneys are expected to request a retrial, and on appeal, they are likely to focus on DePape's mental health at the time of the crimes... and question whether the dual federal and state convictions don't amount to double jeopardy."
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