All articles tagged with #trump assassination attempt
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
A Florida man, Ryan Wesley Routh, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on his golf course, and other related charges, after representing himself in a two-week trial. During the court proceedings, he attempted to stab himself.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, after pointing a rifle through a fence and planning to kill Trump during his golf game. The jury also convicted him on weapons and impeding federal agents charges, with a potential life sentence. The case highlights concerns over political violence in the US, especially amid recent threats against Trump.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
Ryan Routh was found guilty of planning to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf club, facing up to life in prison, with the trial praised by Trump and law enforcement for addressing political violence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
Ryan Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, tried to stab himself after the verdict, and had a history of violent and extremist behavior. He represented himself in court and was found guilty on multiple federal charges related to the attempted attack.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Ryan Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024, with the jury finding him guilty on all charges, including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer. Routh, who represented himself, tried to harm himself after the verdict. The case highlights ongoing political violence concerns, and Routh faces a potential life sentence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Ryan Routh's trial for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Trump at a Florida golf course is underway, with jurors deliberating after a 12-day trial where Routh defended himself and claimed no intent to kill. Prosecutors presented evidence of planning and tracking Trump, while Routh argued he had no intention to harm anyone. The case highlights concerns over political violence in the U.S.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, represented himself in a two-week trial, during which he was repeatedly admonished by the judge for disruptions. The jury is now deliberating his fate, with Routh facing serious charges including attempted murder and firearm violations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Ryan Routh's trial for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on a golf course is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments scheduled. Routh, representing himself, argued he lacked the capacity to kill Trump and presented witnesses to support his case. Prosecutors detailed a methodical plan to kill Trump, leading to Routh facing multiple serious charges, including attempted assassination, with a potential life sentence if convicted.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf club, rested his case without testifying in his trial, which includes charges of attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and firearm violations. The trial is nearing its conclusion with closing arguments scheduled, and Routh is representing himself after dismissing court-appointed lawyers. Evidence presented suggests Routh's firearm was ineffective, and witnesses described him as peaceful, though he has a history of violent and criminal behavior.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, is representing himself in federal court and plans to call three witnesses, including a firearms expert and character witnesses, as prosecutors rest their case after a week of trial. Routh's background includes violent plans and previous arrests, and he has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, faced a tense trial where he disrupted proceedings and made controversial statements, while the judge reprimanded him for misconduct; the case involves allegations of plotting with a military-grade weapon and obsessive tracking of Trump.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, began his trial by trying to discuss broader human themes but was cut off by the judge and is defending himself against charges including attempted assassination and firearms offenses, with evidence including security footage, cellphone data, and eyewitness testimony.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Daily Beast
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, sought to ask jurors unusual questions about turtles, Gaza, and Greenland during jury selection, but many were deemed irrelevant by the judge. Routh is representing himself in a trial expected to last less than four weeks.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, is representing himself in a Florida trial that began with jury selection, amid his eccentric questions and comments, highlighting the seriousness of the case against a backdrop of escalating political violence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at a Florida golf course, is set to stand trial in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he plans to defend himself after dismissing his public defenders. The case involves serious charges including attempted murder with a potential life sentence, and the trial is expected to last up to four weeks.