"Prosecutors said Routh spent weeks plotting to kill Trump before aiming a rifle through shrubbery as the then Republican presidential candidate played golf on 15 September 2024, at his West Palm Beach country club. At Routh's trial, a Secret Service agent helping protect Trump on the golf course testified that he spotted Routh before Trump came into view. Routh aimed his rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing Routh to drop his weapon and run away without firing a shot."
"Cannon's courtroom erupted into chaos in September shortly after jurors found Routh guilty on all counts, including attempting to kill a presidential candidate and several firearm-related charges. Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, and officers quickly dragged him out. Routh's sentencing had initially been scheduled for December, but Cannon agreed to move the date back after Routh decided to use an attorney during the sentencing phase instead of representing himself as he did for most of the trial."
Ryan Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after aiming a rifle through shrubbery while Trump played golf on 15 September 2024. A Secret Service agent saw Routh, who then aimed at the agent; the agent fired, causing Routh to drop his weapon and flee without firing. Jurors found Routh guilty on all counts, including attempting to kill a presidential candidate and multiple firearm charges. The courtroom turned chaotic after the verdict when Routh attempted self-harm. Prosecutors seek life imprisonment, citing lack of remorse, while the new defense requests a sentence of 20 years plus a seven-year mandatory term.
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