Man Charged with Attempting to Assassinate Trump in Florida Back in Court
Ryan Routh, a self-styled mercenary leader, has requested to represent himself in his upcoming trial for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump in South Florida last year is back in court.
Ryan Routh, a North Carolina construction worker who recently moved to Hawaii and describes himself as a mercenary leader, has requested to represent himself during his trial.
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion requesting that the judge limit unrelated evidence introduced by Routh, citing concerns about potential influence on the jury.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Routh's request but stated that court-appointed attorneys will remain as standby counsel.
The case involves multiple felony charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and possession of firearms related to the crime.
Judge Cannon previously presided over another high-profile case involving Trump, ruling in favor of his lawyers regarding the appointment of the special counsel.
The incident took place last September when the Secret Service agents noticed an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery near where Trump was golfing.
No harm came to Trump during the assassination attempt.
Routh has been accused of attempting to recruit soldiers from various countries to fight in conflicts around the world and has a history of run-ins with law enforcement, including possession of firearms and stolen items.
Ryan Routh, a North Carolina construction worker who recently moved to Hawaii and describes himself as a mercenary leader, has requested to represent himself during his trial.
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion requesting that the judge limit unrelated evidence introduced by Routh, citing concerns about potential influence on the jury.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Routh's request but stated that court-appointed attorneys will remain as standby counsel.
The case involves multiple felony charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and possession of firearms related to the crime.
Judge Cannon previously presided over another high-profile case involving Trump, ruling in favor of his lawyers regarding the appointment of the special counsel.
The incident took place last September when the Secret Service agents noticed an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery near where Trump was golfing.
No harm came to Trump during the assassination attempt.
Routh has been accused of attempting to recruit soldiers from various countries to fight in conflicts around the world and has a history of run-ins with law enforcement, including possession of firearms and stolen items.
