Nicholas Roske plans to plead guilty to Kavanaugh assassination plot

Nicholas Roske, a California man, is set to plead guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh nearly three years ago. Roske's defense attorneys informed the court of his decision during a recent filing, stating he would admit to the single charge against him without a plea agreement with prosecutors. On June 8, 2022, Roske traveled to Kavanaugh's neighborhood with weapons, including a firearm and a tactical knife, but ultimately turned himself in after expressing suicidal thoughts. His motivations included frustration over a leaked Supreme Court opinion related to abortion rights and concerns about gun control laws. Roske's attorneys are seeking a plea hearing on April 7 or 8, where he will officially enter his guilty plea, which carries a potential life sentence. This case has highlighted the intense political climate surrounding the Supreme Court and the repercussions of its decisions on public sentiment.