Ryan Routh, the man accused of committing murder then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, will appear for a hearing in federal court Wednesday morning after his lawyers moved to delay the start of his trial in February.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, who previously presided over and ultimately dismissed Trump’s federal secret documents case, will preside over the hearing in Fort Pierce, FL.
Attorneys for both sides were expected to discuss the timeline and details of pending discovery materials and other issues related to pretrial motions or trial preparations.
Routh allegedly lurked with a gun for more than 12 hours on the edge of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach while Trump was golfing on September 15. A Secret Service agent saw Routh point a gun through a fence and shoot at him. Routh fled and was arrested that day.
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Ryan Routh is accused of lying in wait for Trump with a gun on September 15 while he was playing golf at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)
The alleged murderer did pleaded not guilty to five charges, including the attempted murder of a presidential candidate and the assault of a federal officer. His trial is currently scheduled for February 10, 2025.
Bodycam footage shows how Trump suspect in the attempted assassination Ryan Routh was taken into custody on September 15. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
Routh’s attorneys have already filed a motion for a stay and asked for the extension process is postponed until December 2025 due to the “extraordinary volume” of discoveries still being explored.
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“To proceed with the scheduled trial or shortly thereafter — on charges punishable by life in prison — would result in a miscarriage of justice,” the attorneys said in the filing.
A court sketch shows Ryan Routh as he appears in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 23. (Lothar Speer)
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Prosecutors said they will be prepared for the February trial but are not opposed to a “reasonable” delay, although they said a continuation until December 2025 would not be “reasonable.”
Fox News’ Heather Lacy contributed to this report.
