Roske to Plead Guilty in Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt

Nicholas Roske, a California man charged with attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, plans to plead guilty, according to court documents. Roske was arrested in June 2022 near Kavanaugh's Maryland home, carrying weapons and burglary tools. His planned attack was reportedly motivated by the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade and concerns over potential expansions of gun rights. Roske, who was suicidal, was persuaded by his sister to call 911 and abandon his plan, leading to his arrest by authorities. The charge against him carries a possible life sentence, and his guilty plea is set to be entered in court next week. This case has heightened concerns about the security of Supreme Court justices, prompting enhanced protective measures.