Federal trial to begin for man charged in Paul Pelosi attack

• Paul Pelosi is expected to testify in the trial next week, AP reported.

State of play: David DePape was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

• He pled not guilty last year to federal charges of attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official and assault of an immediate family member of a U.S. official.
• He faces up to 50 years in prison if found guilty of the federal charges, per CNN.

Catch up quick: DePape allegedly broke into the home and demanded to know the location of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was not in San Francisco at the time of the attack.

• Paul Pelosi called 911 and police were dispatched to the residence. When they arrived, DePape attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer in front of the officers before they could subdue him, body camera footage showed.
• Paul Pelosi had to undergo surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands.

Of note: DePape allegedly made racist remarks and promoted QAnon conspiracy theories online.

What's next: DePape also pled not guilty to a slew of state charges in the case.

• A date for the state trial will be set later this month, per CNN.

Go deeper: Video of Paul Pelosi attack made public