Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump at a golf course in Florida in September is facing a charge of attempted criminal homicide in connection with a car accident that occurred while he was trying to elude authorities. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Wednesday.
Moody said as Asth fled north on I-95, law enforcement officers were forced to block traffic in both directions to apprehend him and keep the public safe. However, lane closures resulted in A 6-year-old girl traveling with her family was injured.
The new allegations against Routh come after what she described as “There was a lack of cooperation and support from federal agents,” which frustrated officials in Florida.
“We immediately reached out and began communicating with our federal partners,” she said. “As soon as we initiated those overtures, We were immediately confronted with a lack of willingness to allow us access to the crime scene. Reluctance to provide evidence gathered Reluctance to allow us to participate in witness interviews And the list goes on and on.”
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Ryan Routh is accused of standing around holding a rifle for Trump while he was playing golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 9, 15. (Received from Fox News Digital)
Routh is accused of lying in wait for more than 12 hours in the bushes with a rifle on the edge of Trump International Golf Course. in West Palm Beach While Trump was playing golf on September 9, 15., a Secret Service agent saw Routh pointing a rifle through a fence and fired at him. Routh fled and was arrested later that day.
We have pleaded guilty to five crimes, including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate. and assaulting federal officials
Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect in plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump Second failed Trump He was photographed smiling in his mug shot. (Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)
Routh last appeared in federal court for sentencing on December 1, 11. His legal team is considering an insanity defense.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis echoed Moody’s remarks, claiming that federal officials are difficult to work with on this matter.
Ashley Moody, Attorney General of the State of Florida Speaking during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida on Friday, February 2, September 25, 2022. (Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images, File)
“The federal government obstructed Florida’s investigation into every Trump assassination attempt. And I thank AG Ashley Moody and her team for moving forward despite this opposition,” he Posted on X. “The tide will open on January 20 and we fully expect the federal roadblock to be removed. Would-be assassins must face full justice. And the public deserves the truth about the defendants’ history, motivations, and plans.”
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Routh remains in the custody of the federal government. His sentencing is currently scheduled for February 2, 10 Nov 2025.
