Summary
Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump, asked a federal judge to recommend that he serve his sentence in a state allowing assisted suicide. Routh's request highlights questions about inmate rights over their imprisonment and brings attention to mental health issues in the federal prison system.
Key Facts
- Ryan Routh was convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump in South Florida.
- Routh requested to serve his prison sentence in a state that permits medical aid in dying.
- The judge can only recommend, not mandate, where Routh should serve his sentence.
- Routh described himself as feeling unworthy and expressed a preference for assisted death.
- He suggested exchanging him for a political prisoner held abroad to benefit others.
- Routh was found guilty on several charges, including attempted assassination and firearm use.
- During his trial, he attempted self-harm as a sign of distress.
- Routh is representing himself in court after dismissing his lawyers.
