A California man was arrested overnight near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The man reportedly told police he was there to kill Kavanaugh. After the story broke, the Supreme Court issued a statement confirming the incident.
Kavanaugh has been targeted by protesters at his home since the leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz posted to Twitter, “Breaking: A man was arrested outside of Brett Kavanaugh’s residence around 1:45am last night. The man had a gun and said he was there to kill Kavanaugh. He was taken into custody without incident…I can confirm the man taken into custody outside of Brett Kavanaugh’s house last night is a 26 year old white male with a California driver’s license. Previous address in Seattle…I got it direct from a source but should be out soon.”
Breaking: A man was arrested outside of Brett Kavanaugh’s residence around 1:45am last night. The man had a gun and said he was there to kill Kavanaugh. He was taken into custody without incident.
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) June 8, 2022
I can confirm the man taken into custody outside of Brett Kavanaugh’s house last night is a 26 year old white male with a California driver’s license. Previous address in Seattle.
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) June 8, 2022
I got it direct from a source but should be out soon.
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) June 8, 2022
The Washington Post also reported on the arrest:
This is why leaks are dangerous.
This is why doxxing justices is a bad idea.
This is why justices’ homes should be off limits.https://t.co/UTb2i8zRAL
— Carrie Severino (@JCNSeverino) June 8, 2022
UPDATE: NBC News reports man had, gun and knife and pepper spray, “Multiple law enforcement officials say that a man was arrested overnight near the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, per @PeteWilliamsNBC. The man reportedly had a gun, a knife and pepper spray and told authorities he was there to kill Kavanaugh.”
Multiple law enforcement officials say that a man was arrested overnight near the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, per @PeteWilliamsNBC. The man reportedly had a gun, a knife and pepper spray and told authorities he was there to kill Kavanaugh.
— Daniel Barnes (@dnlbrns) June 8, 2022
Statement by the Supreme Court:
“At approximately 1:50 a.m. today, a man was arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s residence. The man was armed and made threats against Justice Kavanaugh. He was transported to Montgomery County Police 2nd District.”
Supreme Court statement:
At approximately 1:50 a.m. today, a man was arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s residence. The man was armed and made threats against Justice Kavanaugh. He was transported to Montgomery County Police 2nd District.
— Daniel Barnes (@dnlbrns) June 8, 2022
Two years ago Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) threatened Kavanaugh by name.
Seems relevant this morning…
“I want to tell you Gorsuch, I want to tell you Kavanaugh: You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you.” – Democrat leader Chuck Schumerpic.twitter.com/57khor0ya5
— Nathan Brand (@NathanBrandWA) June 8, 2022
