Summary
Ryan Routh is representing himself in a Florida court after being charged with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Prosecutors ended their case after bringing forward 38 witnesses, while Routh plans to call just three witnesses in his defense.
Key Facts
- Ryan Routh is on trial for allegedly trying to assassinate former President Trump at a Florida golf course.
- Routh sent messages to his family expressing love just before being identified by a Secret Service agent.
- Prosecutors questioned 38 witnesses over seven days to support their case.
- Routh plans to call a firearms expert and two character witnesses as part of his defense.
- Routh has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
- The judge agreed to let Routh represent himself in court after confirming his competence to do so.
- Closing arguments are expected to take place soon, with jurors beginning deliberations after that.
- A Secret Service agent testified that Routh aimed a rifle but fled without firing after being challenged.
