Summary
Federal prosecutors finished presenting their case against Ryan Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Evidence presented included testimony from a Secret Service agent who claimed to stop Routh's attempt and details from an FBI agent about Routh’s movements and activities before the incident.
Key Facts
- Ryan Routh is accused of trying to shoot former President Donald Trump.
- The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, but Routh did not fire the weapon.
- A Secret Service agent said he saw Routh with a rifle but stopped him before any shots were fired.
- FBI agent Kimberly McGreevy tracked Routh’s activities using his cell phones and surveillance footage.
- Routh allegedly purchased an SKS-style rifle and tried to get a more powerful weapon.
- Routh is representing himself in court and plans to call a firearms expert and character witnesses for his defense.
- Prosecutors want to block evidence Routh intends to use in his defense.
