Nicholas Roske Trial Set Amid High Tensions

Nicholas Roske, charged with attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is set to stand trial on June 9, 2025. Roske was arrested near Kavanaugh's Maryland home in June 2022, armed with a gun and other weapons, and has been detained without bond since. He allegedly intended to kill Kavanaugh due to his frustration over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion and concerns about Kavanaugh's potential votes on gun control. After two years without a plea agreement, U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte scheduled the trial. Roske's defense has indicated no further mental evaluations will be requested, though they plan to challenge his post-arrest statements. The high-profile case is expected to draw significant attention and last a little more than a week.