Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Kavanaugh Attacker Identifies as Transgender, Faces Prison
In 2022, a person named Nicholas Roske tried to hurt US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
This person has now said they are a transgender woman and are now known as Sophie Roske.
The person admitted to trying to kill Justice Kavanaugh.
The government wants to put Roske in jail for 30 years.
The report came from a news source, but hasn't been officially confirmed.
The exact reason for the attack is not in the news article.
Nicholas Roske attempted to assassinate US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022.
Roske now identifies as transgender and goes by the name Sophie Roske.
Roske pleaded guilty to attempting to kill a US Supreme Court Justice.
The Department of Justice recommended a 30-year prison sentence.
The information about the name change comes from court documents cited by The Daily Wire.
- Who
- Sophie Roske (formerly Nicholas Roske).
- What
- Attempted to assassinate US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- When
- In 2022, with a guilty plea in April 2025.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Suspect's Name
- Sophie Roske (formerly Nicholas Roske)
- Target
- US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
- Charge
- Attempted murder of a US Supreme Court Justice
- Plea
- Guilty
- Recommended Sentence
- 30 years in prison