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Biden-Appointed Judge Gives Light Sentence to Kavanaugh’s Would-Be Assassin
In a shocking display of judicial activism, a Biden-appointed federal judge sentenced the man who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to just eight years in prison—despite prosecutors seeking a 30-year sentence. On the latest episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Cruz expressed outrage over what he called a “deranged” and politically motivated decision that undermines the rule of law.
The Crime: A Premeditated Attack on the Judiciary
The assailant, Nicholas Roske, traveled from California to Maryland armed with a gun, knife, zip ties, and duct tape, intending to murder Justice Kavanaugh and two other justices. He was apprehended near Kavanaugh’s home, where he also threatened the justice’s wife and daughters. The Department of Justice rightly classified the case as domestic terrorism and requested a sentence fitting the gravity of the crime.
The Judge’s Reasoning: Identity Over Justice?
Judge Deborah Boardman, appointed by President Biden, deviated from sentencing guidelines and reduced the sentence to eight years. Her justification? Roske’s transgender identity. She cited the defendant’s personal struggles and family acceptance journey as mitigating factors—an unprecedented rationale in a case involving attempted political assassination.
Senator Cruz condemned the decision, calling it “lunacy” and “a fundamental assault on our judicial system.” He argued that the judge’s prioritization of identity politics over public safety makes her unfit for the bench and urged the House to consider impeachment proceedings.
A Dangerous Precedent
This case sets a troubling precedent: that ideological bias can override justice in federal courtrooms. Cruz warned that such leniency sends a dangerous message to political extremists and undermines the safety of our nation’s highest judicial figures.
Conclusion
The American people deserve a justice system that protects its citizens and holds criminals accountable—regardless of identity. As Senator Cruz emphasized, “Violence is never justified,” and judges who fail to uphold that principle must be held accountable.