Nicholas John Roske

Police responded to a swatting call at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia residence, which was later determined to be fictitious. The incident is part of ongoing security concerns for conservative public figures following past threats and protests linked to the Dobbs draft opinion and other cases.

Police responded to a swatting call at the residence of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett in Virginia, which was later confirmed to be fictitious. The incident occurred amid heightened threats against conservative public figures, including past protests and violent threats against justices following the 2022 Dobbs draft opinion.

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch spoke out against rising threats targeting judges, breaking his silence on violence against the judiciary. He emphasized that the current environment poses broader risks to the institution. The remarks come amid heightened security concerns for members of the Supreme Court after the 2022 leak of the court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice in Maryland. This case involves a serious federal crime against a sitting member of the nation's highest court.