Attempted assassin of President Trump, Ryan Routh, appeared in federal court in Florida for a status check. His court date is scheduled in September.
The local CBS affiliate in St. Lucie County, Florida reported today on recent activities in the case against the attempted assassin of President Trump in Florida.
The suspect accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course appeared in federal court on Friday for a status check.
Ryan Routh was arrested on September 15, 2024, and is awaiting trial.
Routh’s court-appointed defense team claims that federal prosecutors are withholding evidence. The defense is also requesting to test fire the rifle Routh allegedly had on the day of the incident, arguing that the weapon might not have been in good condition and that a long-shot aimed at Trump probably would not have reached him. The prosecution is opposing this request.
The trial is scheduled for September, with Judge Aileen Cannon presiding.
Last week the prosecutors in the case were given permission to review the golf course where the attempted assassination took place.
According to court filings reviewed by CBS News, defense attorneys for Ryan Routh were given access to tour the Trump golf course on Feb. 25 to prepare Routh’s defense in the alleged assassination attempt against Mr. Trump during a Sept. 15 golf outing. A court filing submitted by Justice Department prosecutors this week said, “We took the lead in setting up arrangements for this visit even though the prosecution team obviously does not control the course, which is private property.”
We will see what comes out of this.
Flimsy defense. The gun “might” not have been in good enough shape. It is all about intent.
Flimsy defense. The gun “might” not have been in good enough shape. It is all about intent.