Kavanaugh's attempted assassin sentenced to 8 years in prison

A federal judge has sentenced Sophie Roske to just over eight years in prison for her attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022. This sentence is significantly less than the 30 years prosecutors sought, raising concerns about the seriousness with which such threats to public officials are treated. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the Supreme Court and the lengths to which some individuals may go in response to political disagreements.