The man who plotted to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh has been revealed to identify as a woman, according to court documents. Nicholas John Roske, who identifies as transgender and now goes by the name “Sophie,” plotted to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh outside his Maryland home in June 2022. Armed with burglary tools and a firearm, Roske told police he intended to kill the justice. The Department of Justice has recommended a 30-year sentence, underscoring the seriousness of the attack on the judiciary.
Roske’s defense attorneys revealed his transgender identity in recent court filings, choosing to refer to him as “Sophie” despite the case being formally listed under his legal name. This development highlights how the left’s fixation on identity politics continues even in cases involving grave crimes. The attorneys asked the court to use female pronouns in reference to Roske, diverting attention from the violent act that nearly undermined the independence of the Supreme Court.
The government’s sentencing memo emphasized that Roske’s threats still haunt Justice Kavanaugh and the Court. Earlier this year, the justice received a letter stating he “must die,” which referenced Roske by name. Prosecutors insisted the court must send a clear message that violence and threats against judges and federal officials will not be tolerated. They argued that only a severe sentence — no less than 30 years to life in prison — can reflect the danger posed to the judiciary and deter future attacks.
Court records show Roske used the name “Sophie” online as early as 2022, where he posted disturbing messages about killing and escaping punishment. His writings reveal a disturbed individual motivated by ideology and resentment. Despite attempts to frame the case around his personal struggles, the real issue remains his plot to murder a sitting Supreme Court justice for political ends.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the attempted assassination as “an attack on the entire judicial system.” She vowed that the Justice Department would pursue severe consequences for Roske’s actions. The case serves as a stark reminder of the threats faced by conservative justices and the need to firmly uphold law and order. Roske’s sentencing is scheduled for October 3.