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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s would-be assassin now identifies as trans woman: court docs

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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s would-be assassin, Nicholas John Roske, 29, now identifies as a transgender woman named Sophie Roske, according to newly surfaced court filings.

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  1. Blaze Media

    Man who tried to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh identifies as transgender, new docs show (opens Blaze Media)

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    His attorneys say he now goes by the name 'Sophie.'

  2. The Daily Caller

    Man Who Attempted To Assassinate Justice Kavanaugh Identifies As Transgender (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The man charged with attempting to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade identifies as transgender, according to court docs.

  3. PJ Media

    Legal Documents Say Attempted Kavanaugh Assassin Identified as Transgender (opens PJ Media)

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    Legal documents reveal the identity and mental health issues of Kavanaugh's would-be assassin.

  4. Breitbart News

    Report: Would-be Kavanaugh Assassin Identifies as Transgender (opens Breitbart News)

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    Nicholas Roske, who planned an assassination attempt on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, now identifies as transgender.

  5. New York Post

    Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s would-be assassin now identifies as trans woman: court docs (opens New York Post)

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    Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s would-be assassin, Nicholas John Roske, 29, now identifies as a transgender woman named Sophie Roske, according to newly surfaced court filings.

  6. Fox News

    Man who attempted to assassinate Kavanaugh now identifies as a woman (opens Fox News)

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    Nicholas Roske, who pleaded guilty to attempting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, now uses the name Sophie and female pronouns in court filings.

  7. RedState

    Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Would-Be Assassin Identifies As Transgender, Now Wants Female Pronouns Used (opens RedState)

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    Nicholas Roske, the would-be assassin of Justice Kavanaugh, now identifies as a transgender woman.

  8. The Christian Post

    Attempted Kavanaugh assassin identifies as trans; DOJ seeking 30 years to life in prison (opens The Christian Post)

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    Nicholas Roske, who admitted to attempting to assassinate U.S. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, now identifies as transgender and faces a potential life sentence.

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