Ryan Routh to Be Sentenced for Attempting to Assassinate Trump

A federal judge will decide if Ryan Wesley Routh, 60, deserves a life sentence after his conviction for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a golf course in September 2024. Prosecutors argue Routh meticulously planned the attack and showed no remorse, while Routh seeks a reduced 27-year sentence, claiming he was unable to defend himself adequately at trial. Despite submitting character references and a psychiatric evaluation indicating mental health issues, Routh’s recent writings suggest he still harbors violent sentiments. Sentencing will occur in Fort Pierce, Florida, before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.

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