Jury Selection Begins for Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate President Trump
WPLG Local 10October 5, 20251 min359 views
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- 🎯 Jury selection is commencing today in the high-stakes federal trial of Ryan Ruth, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
- 📍 The incident allegedly occurred last September at President Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach.
Ruth's Defense and Court Filings
- ⚖️ Ruth, 59, intends to represent himself in federal court in Fort Pierce.
- 📝 He has submitted bizarre court documents filled with misspellings and rambling statements, including a quote expressing a desire for a golf match with Trump where the loser faces execution or job takeover.
- 🗣️ Ruth has also requested that anyone who has spoken negatively about him be subpoenaed to testify.
Charges and Potential Sentence
- 🔫 Ruth faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possessing a firearm for a violent crime, assaulting a federal officer, and firearm possession offenses.
- ⛓️ If convicted, he could face a sentence of up to life in prison.
- 🗓️ Opening statements are scheduled to begin on Thursday.
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