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Nicholas Roske Pleads Guilty to Attempted Assassination of Justice Kavanaugh

The California man admitted to a meticulously planned attack targeting the Supreme Court justice, with sentencing set for October 2025.

FILE - Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh arrives before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
FILE - The Supreme Court at sunset in Washington, Feb. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025.
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Overview

  • Nicholas John Roske, 29, pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in June 2022 near his Maryland home.
  • Roske's actions were motivated by anger over a leaked draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade and concerns about gun control following the Uvalde school shooting.
  • The arrest revealed Roske's extensive planning, including internet searches for justices' addresses, weapon purchases, and detailed travel arrangements from California to Maryland.
  • The incident led to expanded security measures for Supreme Court justices and their families, highlighting concerns over threats to judiciary members.
  • U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman will sentence Roske on October 3, 2025, with federal guidelines suggesting a term of 30 years to life in prison.