Federal Judge to Sentence Kavanaugh Assailant
A federal judge will sentence Nicholas Roske — who pleaded guilty in April to attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh — this Friday. Prosecutors have asked for a 30-year prison term citing the defendant's armed arrival at Kavanaugh's home on June 8, 2022; the defense seeks an eight-year sentence and notes Roske (who is seeking to be called Sophie) called 911 and self-reported after arriving.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Roske arrived at Justice Kavanaugh's residence on June 8, 2022 armed with a pistol, ammunition, a knife, a crowbar and tactical gear, according to prosecutors
- Roske pleaded guilty in April to one count of attempting to murder a Supreme Court justice; the charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment
- DOJ requested a 30-year sentence in its memorandum; defense attorneys asked the court for an eight-year term and cited severe depression and Roske's immediate 911 call and self-reporting