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world3 months ago•4 min saved

Woman sentenced to 8 years for attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

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.

via Los Angeles Times|

#attempted-assassination #kavanaugh #mental-health

law-and-crime3 months ago•2 min saved

Woman sentenced to 8 years for plot to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

A transgender woman, Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison, with the judge considering her gender identity and mental health treatment, amid calls for a longer sentence from prosecutors and the Justice Department.

via Politico|

#attempted-assassination #kavanaugh #law-and-crime

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Man guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

Ryan Routh was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, where he pointed a rifle through a fence. The trial revealed Routh's intent to kill Trump, and he faces life in prison. The case highlights ongoing concerns about political violence in the U.S.

via Reuters|

#attempted-assassination #florida #political-violence

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Ryan Routh Convicted of Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Ryan Routh was convicted on all charges, including attempted assassination and weapons violations, for planning to shoot Donald Trump at a Florida golf course; he faces up to life in prison.

via NPR|

#attempted-assassination #donald-trump #gun-violence

law-and-crime3 months ago•5 min saved

Man Convicted of Attempted Assassination of President Trump

A Hawaii man, Ryan Routh, was convicted by a federal jury for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a golf course, highlighting the DOJ's stance against political violence and emphasizing the seriousness of threats against public officials.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#attempted-assassination #donald-trump #federal-conviction

law3 months ago•2 min saved

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump to defend himself in court

Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, rested his defense after calling three witnesses, including a former Marine sniper, while the prosecution presented extensive evidence. Routh, representing himself, argued about the weapon's capabilities and questioned witnesses about the attack plan, but the court intervened to maintain procedural rules. Jurors will hear closing arguments soon.

via NPR|

#attempted-assassination #donald-trump #law