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Prosecutors Rest in Ryan Routh Trial Over Alleged Plot to Kill Trump

Judge Aileen Cannon denied an acquittal bid, clearing the way for a brief defense case next week.

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{p}FILE - The second week of Ryan Routh's federal trial brought forensic evidence, tense courtroom exchanges, and signs of fatigue from both the jury and Judge Aileen Cannon. Routh, who continues to represent himself, challenged the prosecution’s case while trying to navigate complex legal procedures. (PBSO){/p}

Overview

  • After seven days of testimony, prosecutors rested Friday following 38 witnesses, and the judge rejected Ryan Routh’s motion claiming no assassination attempt was proven.
  • FBI Supervisory Special Agent Kimberly McGreevy capped the case with phone, financial and license‑plate data, surveillance video, and a storage box featuring a “Dear World” letter offering $150,000 to finish the job.
  • A Secret Service agent testified Routh aimed a loaded rifle through a fence near Trump’s golf course before the agent fired, prompting the suspect to drop the weapon and flee without shooting.
  • Gun supplier Ronnie Jay Oxendine, testifying under a plea deal, said he sold Routh an SKS rifle and heard Routh discuss removing its serial number, while forensic testimony linked Routh’s DNA to the rifle grip.
  • Routh, representing himself, is expected to call a firearms expert and character witnesses starting Monday, with closing arguments anticipated Tuesday; he has pleaded not guilty and faces a potential life sentence if convicted.