Man Accused of Trump Assassination Attempt Seeks Trial Delay Until December 2025

Ryan Routh's defense cites an overwhelming volume of evidence and ongoing discovery as reasons for postponing the trial originally set for February 2025.

• Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, has requested a 10-month delay for his trial, moving it from February 2025 to December 2025.
• Defense attorneys argue that the extensive discovery materials, including terabytes of electronic data, require significant time to review and prepare a proper defense.
• Prosecutors state they will be ready for the February trial date but are open to a modest delay, opposing the defense's request for a December 2025 timeline.
• The evidence includes data from 18 phones, multiple computers and tablets, 3,000 photographs, FBI lab results, and drone footage, with additional materials still pending.
• U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has scheduled a hearing this week to discuss the trial schedule and review the defense's motion for postponement.

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