Nicholas_John_Roske Attempts Kavanaugh Assassination

Nicholas John Roske, a California man, pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his Maryland home in June 2022. Roske was arrested near Kavanaugh's residence, armed with a gun and knife, and carrying zip ties. He told authorities he was motivated by anger over a leaked draft opinion suggesting the United States — Supreme Court of the United States intended to overturn Roe v. Wade and concerns about gun control laws. Roske believed killing a judge could alter the court's decisions for decades. His arrest prompted the United States — United States House of Representatives to approve a bill expanding security for justices' families. Roske faces a sentence of 30 years to life in prison, with U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman scheduled to sentence him on October 3. The United States — United States Department of Justice detailed Roske's planning, which included internet searches for justices' addresses and methods for killing. Roske also expressed anger over the potential repeal of gay marriage rights.