Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign, requests a judge to dismiss certain charges against him, claiming they violate his Second Amendment rights. Routh’s legal team argues that recent court rulings support their stance, challenging the legality of firearm possession prohibitions for felons, despite Routh’s history of prior felony convictions.
In a federal court hearing, Routh’s attorneys also address witness identification issues, asserting that a witness’s testimony could be unreliable. The prosecution contends there is clear evidence of Routh’s intent to harm, emphasizing the Secret Service’s swift response after a gun barrel was spotted near Trump while he was golfing. The court is set to issue rulings soon, and Routh’s trial is scheduled to begin in September.
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