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Judge Sentences Sophie Roske to 97 Months for Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt

10/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Sophie Roske, 29, was sentenced to 97 months for attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh, well below prosecutors' 30-year request.
Her motive arose from anger over the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade and its perceived harms.
Judge Boardman cited Roske's mental health struggles and a 911 call as mitigating factors; prosecutors noted she planned to target multiple justices.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade established a constitutional right to abortion, igniting ongoing debates involving organizations like Planned Parenthood. Following the Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe, tensions escalated, exemplified by Sophie Roske's assassination attempt on Justice Kavanaugh in 2022. This incident underscores the heightened security concerns and national discourse on reproductive rights and political violence.

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Story summary

Sophie Roske, 29, was sentenced to 97 months for attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh, well below prosecutors' 30-year request.
Her motive arose from anger over the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade and its perceived harms.
Judge Boardman cited Roske's mental health struggles and a 911 call as mitigating factors; prosecutors noted she planned to target multiple justices.

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