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Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump to serve life in prison

Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump to serve life in prison

Summary

A judge sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for planning to kill President Donald Trump before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Routh was found hiding with a rifle at a Florida golf course where Trump was golfing. Prosecutors argued his actions aimed to disrupt American democracy.

Key Facts

  • Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to kill President Trump.
  • The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, at a golf course in Florida.
  • Routh was found hiding in the bushes with a semi-automatic rifle for nearly 10 hours.
  • Secret Service agents discovered Routh before any harm occurred.
  • Routh served as his own lawyer during his trial.
  • He requested a 27-year sentence, but prosecutors recommended life in prison.
  • Routh allegedly tried to gather information on Trump's schedule before the attempt.
  • He denied intending to kill Trump and expressed willingness to undergo psychological treatment.
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