Jury trial of Ryan Routh, man accused of trying to kill Trump, begins in Florida
Summary
The trial for Ryan Routh, accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, has begun in Florida. Routh, who faces charges including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, is defending himself in court and has pleaded not guilty. He was arrested after he was found with a rifle near a golf course where Trump was playing.Key Facts
- The trial takes place in Fort Pierce, Florida.
- Ryan Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in September 2024.
- Routh also faces four other charges, including trying to assault a federal officer.
- If found guilty of attempted assassination, Routh could face life in prison.
- Routh decided to represent himself in court after dismissing his attorneys.
- A former Secret Service agent testified seeing Routh with a rifle near Trump's golf location.
- Routh's behavior in court included asking unrelated questions during his opening statement, leading to a warning from the judge.
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