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California Man to Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder of Justice Kavanaugh

Nicholas Roske, charged with attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh, plans to plead guilty, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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The Court overturned Roe on June 24, 2022, making abortion a key issue in the November midterms and fueling anger among many Americans, including Roske.
California man to plead guilty to attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh
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Killing one jurist could change the decisions of the nine-member court 'for decades to come,' authorities said that Roske wrote, adding, 'I am shooting for three.'
Man who had gun and knife will plead guilty to trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
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The arrest sparked mass concern about the justices’ security.
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Updated: Apr 2nd, 2025, 5:21 PM ET

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Nicholas Roske, arrested in June 2022 for attempting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is set to plead guilty. His actions were influenced by the leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade and frustrations over gun control issues. After his arrest, Roske reportedly expressed suicidal thoughts and a desire to make a significant impact. The plea will be formally entered in early April, with the charge carrying a potential life sentence.

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Nicholas Roske plans to plead guilty to attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh, an incident that raised serious concerns about the security of Supreme Court justices.
Roske's actions were reportedly motivated by discontent over the leaked draft opinion regarding Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting, reflecting ongoing societal tensions surrounding these issues.
His arrest led to legislative proposals for enhancing security measures for justices, highlighting the serious implications of threats against judicial figures.

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