Ryan Routh declared this Monday “not guilty” of the attempted murder of the former president of EU and Republican candidate, Donald Trump (2017-2021), during a hearing in a federal court in southeastern Florida.
Routh58, who has been denied bail, faces several charges, including attempted murder of Donald Trump on September 15 on a golf course in Florida.
Last week the Prosecutor’s Office released a handwritten letter from Routh in which he detailed his plan to kill Trump and he regretted not having succeeded.
Routh He is also charged with two weapons offenses, including removing the serial number from a firearm and possession of a firearm while a convicted felon.
In the brief three-minute hearing before the judge Bruce E. Reihartthe defendant was informed of the charges and possible maximum penalties.
What happens to Routh if he is found guilty of trying to kill Donald Trump?
If convicted of attempted murder, Routhwho requested a jury trial at the hearing, faces a sentence of life in prison.
Besides, Routh could face state prosecution. The governor of Florida, the Republican Ron DeSantisordered an investigation into the incident so that an accusation can be considered.
On the day of the events, Routh was spotted by the Secret Service, who discovered him armed with a semi-automatic rifle hidden behind some bushes in the Trump International Golf Clubin West Palm Beachowned by the tycoon, at a time when he was with a group of friends a hole behind.
Routh He fled the scene without opening fire when an officer shot him after seeing his rifle sticking out through a fence, but the defendant left the gun behind with his fingerprints on the weapon, according to prosecutors.
Thanks to a tip from an eyewitness, Routh He was later stopped by local police while driving north on Interstate 95.
Suspect’s background
Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBIin English) they later found in the area a loaded rifle with the serial number scratched and illegible, as well as a telescopic sight, a digital camera, a backpack and a bag.
Routh, who currently resided in Hawai and has a criminal record in other states, wrote that he felt guilty for having elected a president “who ended up being stupid.”
“Violence against public officials endangers everything our country stands for and the Department of Justice will use every tool to hold those responsible.” Routh” for the attempted assassination of Trump, the attorney general of the United States said in a statement last week. EU, Merrick B. Garland.
Routhwho worked in the construction sector before the incident, is detained at the Miami Federal Center while awaiting trial and is represented by a public defender from the Office of the Federal Public Defender. EFE
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