Jury selection opened Monday in Fort Pierce, Florida, for the federal trial of Ryan W. Routh, the North Carolina man accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club on Sept. 15, 2024. Routh has pleaded not guilty to federal counts of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and multiple firearms violations; the top count carries a potential life sentence.
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Trial begins for man accused of Trump assassination attempt in Florida

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Jury selection starts in Ryan Routh’s Trump assassination attempt case, with self-representation and evidence expected over four weeks.

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