Prosecutors rest their case in trial of man accused in attempted Trump assassination
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.
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