Judge delays trial for suspect in Trump assassination attempt

A federal judge postponed the trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, to September, nearly a year after the chaotic attempt on the president-elect’s life.

The delay comes as defense counsel and prosecutors navigate the complexities of additional charges and jurisdictional disputes between state and federal authorities. Routh’s public defender asked for the Feb. 10 trial to be delayed until December, but U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon landed on Sept. 8 for the forthcoming jury trial, according to an order Tuesday evening.

In this image released by the Martin County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Routh, the man suspected in the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Cannon ruled against Routh’s claims…

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