Prosecutors request indefinite delay in trial for Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh
SUMMARY
Federal prosecutors have requested an indefinite delay in the trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. Citing the complexity of the case, prosecutors revealed they've gathered massive amounts of evidence since Routh's arrest, including interviews with hundreds of witnesses and the seizure of multiple electronic devices across Florida, Hawaii, and North Carolina. With over 4,000 terabytes of digital evidence to review and ongoing forensic tests, including ballistics and DNA analysis, the trial’s delay was deemed necessary to allow time for thorough preparation. Routh’s defense attorneys did not oppose the request. Routh, 58, was arraigned on Monday and pleaded not guilty to attempted assassination charges. The incident occurred on September 15 when a Secret Service agent spotted a gun barrel near the sixth green of Trump’s golf course, leading to Routh’s arrest.
