Sophie Roske Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Attempted Assassination of Justice Kavanaugh

Sophie Roske has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for her attempt to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022. This case underscores the serious threats faced by public officials and raises concerns about political violence. The sentence, significantly less than the 30 years sought by prosecutors, has sparked discussions about the adequacy of legal responses to such threats against judicial figures.