Overview

• Prosecutors urged a sentence of 30 years to life, with lifetime supervised release, framing the case as a deterrent to attacks on the judiciary.
• The defense asked for roughly eight years, citing severe depression, remorse, and Roske’s 911 call abandoning the plan upon reaching Justice Kavanaugh’s neighborhood.
• Judge Deborah Boardman questioned how the Bureau of Prisons would designate Roske and whether hormone therapy could be provided given current policies and ongoing litigation.
• Court filings describe months of research into multiple justices, the purchase of a firearm and tools, and travel from California to Maryland before Roske called authorities.
• Family letters filed in September sought leniency, emphasized Roske’s transgender identity, and raised concerns about placement and access to gender‑affirming care.