July 18, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; A close-up of a screen shows Donald Trump’s ear as he delivers his nomination acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. The final day of the RNC featured a keynote address by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY
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(Fort Pierce, FL) — A trial date has been set for the man accused in an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The criminal trial for Ryan Routh is scheduled to begin November 18th at a federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.
The 58-year-old Routh was arrested last month after a Secret Service agent reportedly spotted him hiding in the bushes with a rifle at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 16th. Routh’s trial date could be moved if either party files a motion to delay it. He could spend the rest of his life in prison if he’s convicted on all counts.
The incident unfolded at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, about 15 minutes from Trump’s Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago. A gunman was first seen by Secret Service agents, who were sweeping the course The muzzle of a rifle – an SKS semi-automatic – was spotted sticking through the shrubbery that lines the course. At the time, Trump was about 300-500 yards away from the spot. Records show that Routh’s phone had been in the area for about 12 hours, from around 02:00 to 13:31 local time, according to court documents and police officials.
