Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump outside his Florida golf course, is expected to plead not guilty to multiple federal charges. Routh faces five charges, including attempted assassination, stemming from the incident on September 15th.
According to court documents, Routh allegedly aimed an AK-47-style rifle at Trump near the entrance of the golf course. He had previously condemned the former president in a self-published book. Secret Service agents on duty spotted Routh and arrested him shortly afterward in the vicinity of the scene.
The case has drawn attention from Trump himself, who has publicly criticized the Justice Department’s handling of the investigation. Trump’s legal team has also voiced concerns about security breaches and the urgency with which federal authorities responded to the incident.
Routh’s plea is expected to set the stage for a highly scrutinized legal battle, with the suspect maintaining his innocence despite the gravity of the charges.
Key Points:
- Ryan Routh to Plead Not Guilty: Suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump outside his Florida golf course faces five federal charges, including attempted assassination.
- Incident on September 15: Routh allegedly aimed an AK-47-style rifle at Trump before being spotted and arrested by Secret Service agents nearby.
- Previous Threats: Routh had condemned Trump in a self-published book before the attempted attack.
- Trump Criticizes DOJ: Trump has publicly voiced dissatisfaction with the Justice Department’s handling of the case.
- Upcoming Legal Battle: Routh’s plea sets the stage for a closely watched trial, with the suspect maintaining his innocence.
