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A California resident, Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison. Prosecutors sought a much longer sentence, citing the severity of the attempted act. The judge credited Roske for turning herself in and expressed doubts about whether she would have proceeded without law enforcement presence, suggesting mental health treatment would be beneficial. The sentence has drawn criticism from the Justice Department, concerned about deterring future threats against public officials.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.