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.

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.