Jonathan Turley on Ryan Routh's Guilty Verdict in Trump Assassination Attempt

Guilty Verdict and Sentencing

• 🎯 Ryan Routh was found guilty on all charges unanimously by the jury in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
• ⚖️ Jonathan Turley, a criminal defense attorney, notes that the sentencing will be a traumatic period, with the judge's decision on concurrent or consecutive sentences being crucial.
• ⛓️ Turley predicts that regardless of concurrent or consecutive sentencing, Routh will likely never be released from jail.

Defense Strategy and Evidence

• 🧠 The defense strategy is described as a "terrible" one, driven by Routh's ego, which also appeared to fuel his alleged crime.
• 📝 Turley states that even with a legendary attorney like Clarence Darrow, the outcome would likely have been the same due to overwhelming evidence.
• ✉️ A key piece of evidence highlighted is a letter written by Routh, which is considered a confession, stating, "Dear world, this was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I'm so sorry I failed you. I tried my best and I gave it all the gumption I could muster. It's now up to you to finish the job, and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job."