"FORT PIERCE, Fla. Ryan Routh, the man charged in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump last year, rested his case on Monday after only a few hours of presenting his own defense and calling three witnesses. Federal prosecutors rested their case Friday after spending seven days presenting 38 witnesses who detailed what they say was Routh's planned attack against the then-presidential candidate as he golfed at his West Palm Beach club on September 15, 2024. Routh has pleaded not guilty to all five counts."
"In court Monday, Routh's lead-off witness was Michael McClay, a former Marine sniper who saw active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Routh called him as a gun expert but was cautioned by the court to restrict his questions to a sniper's tactics and positioning. Throughout the morning, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon repeatedly interrupted Routh as he questioned his witnesses, warning the non-lawyer to follow federal judicial rules."
Ryan Routh, charged in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a September 15, 2024 golf outing, rested his case after a brief defense and three witnesses. Federal prosecutors previously presented 38 witnesses over seven days alleging a planned attack at the West Palm Beach club. Routh pleaded not guilty to five counts and is representing himself. Lead defense witness Michael McClay, a former Marine sniper, testified about rifle tactics and reported a malfunction when he test-fired the SKS-style rifle left at the scene; the second round repeatedly jammed. Prosecutors said acid used to recover serial numbers likely caused the malfunction. Routh questioned targeting distance and scope effectiveness.
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