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26-year-old Nicholas John Roske is facing a federal charge of attempted murder against a Supreme Court justice.
He allegedly arrived outside Kavanuagh’s home in Maryland after 1 a.m. while armed with a Glock handgun with two magazines, a knife, a hammer, a crowbar, pepper spray and other equipment.
Roske faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
The assassination plot was abandoned after he was spotted by two deputy U.S. Marshals. Roske abruptly proceeded to walk down the street from Kavanaugh’s residence.
Roske himself called 911 and revealed his intentions to local law enforcement.
Just before the 911 call, Roske texted his sister and told her of his intentions. She convinced him to call 911, which he did.
Authorities have revealed that the 911 call lasted approximately 15 minutes. Roske could be heard saying that he was “having thoughts” and came from California in order to “act on them.”
When the 911 operator asked if he had access to weapons, Roske said he had a firearm.
When the 911 operator asked if he needed medical attention, Roske replied, “I need psychiatric help.”
Radical leftists have recently showed up at the homes of pro-life Supreme Court Justices enraged over the fact they may possibly overturn the landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade.
Roske revealed his motivation was that he was upset about the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
He believed Kavanaugh, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, would stand by court rulings that protect the Second Amendment.
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Police arrived on the scene soon after Roske placed the 911 call.
It is currently unknown what Roske and his sister said to each other in their text conversation, but police believe it is what led to him abandoning his plans to murder the Supreme Court justice.
— Advertisement — Roske later told cops that he had been upset about a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that suggested the court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. e also said he was upset over the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun control laws, an affidavit said.
Following the arrest, Roske’s neighbor in California said law enforcement officials raided Roske’s home.
“Can’t believe the dude who wanted to kill Brett Kavanaugh was my neighbor,” tweeted David Burgett, who filmed the video from his driveway.
