Paul Pelosi attack suspect pleads not guilty to state charges

• He also waived his right to a speedy trial during Wednesday's hearing.

Zoom out: In addition to state charges, DePape faces several federal charges over the attack, including assault and attempted kidnapping.

• The Department of Justice also charged him with assaulting an immediate family member of a U.S. official with the intent to retaliate against the official on account of the performance of official duties, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

The big picture: DePape allegedly broke into Pelosi's home in late October and attacked Paul Pelosi, 82, with a hammer in front of police officers who responded to the house for a wellness check.

• Paul Pelosi had to undergo surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands.

• The Department of Homeland Security later said that DePape, a Canadian citizen, was in the U.S. illegally after entering the country through the California-Mexico border in March 2008.
• DePape also allegedly made racist remarks and promoted QAnon-related conspiracy theories online.

What's next: DePape is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 23 for another hearing to set a trial date, according to CNN.

• The San Francisco District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday on DePape's case.