Woman sentenced to 8 years for attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

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Woman sentenced to 8 years for attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh
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Sophie Roske, a transgender woman from Simi Valley, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, with prosecutors seeking at least 30 years. Roske was found with weapons outside Kavanaugh's Maryland home, calling 911 to report suicidal thoughts before police apprehended her. The case highlights concerns over political violence and threats against judges, amid discussions of her mental health and motives related to abortion and gun rights issues.

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