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FBI raids California home of man charged in Kavanaugh murder plot

The FBI on Wednesday raided the Simi Valley, California, home of Nicholas John Roske, the man charged with attempted murder after he told police he planned to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, according to CBS Los Angeles.

The 26-year-old is facing up to 20 years in federal prison and is currently in federal custody.

Neighbors told CBS Los Angeles it was surprising to hear about Mr. Roske’s arrest.

“They were always nice people so it’s a surprise more than anything,” said Zach Quadri, a neighbor.

His grandfather, Dan Shannon, described him as a “good kid.