Attempt on Brett Kavanaugh's life sparks controversy; suspect Nicholas Roske reveals transgender identity
In a shocking turn of events, Nicholas John Roske, who now identifies as a transgender woman and goes by the name Sophie Roske, pled guilty to the attempt to kill United States Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in April 2025.
The case, United States v. Nicholas John Roske, remains the same, with no request made to recaption it. The balance of the pleading and counsel's in-court argument will refer to Roske as 'Sophie' and use female pronouns.
Roske's legal name is now officially 'Sophie Roske'. The lawyer representing Sophie Roske is currently not publicly disclosed.
The attempt on Brett Kavanaugh's life occurred in June 2022 at his Maryland home. Roske planned to break into Kavanaugh's home, kill him, and then commit suicide.
According to a report from The Daily Wire, Roske was 'deeply mentally ill and suicidal'. Roske carried a Glock-17 pistol, ammunition, zip ties, a tactical knife, pepper spray, a hammer, screwdriver, nail punch, crowbar, duct tape, and stealth boots during the attack.
The motive behind the attempted murder, as reported by The Daily Wire, was the leaked Dobbs v. Jackson draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and a Texas school shooting.
A significant development in the case came when Roske's sister convinced him to call 911, leading to his arrest without incident by US Marshals outside the home.
The Department of Justice recommended a 30-year sentence for Sophie Roske. Officials have not issued a statement regarding Roske's gender identity.
No new information about the attempted murder charge, maximum sentence, or any other earlier facts have been provided in this paragraph. It is important to note that this article is based on a report from The Daily Wire and further details may be forthcoming as the case progresses.
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