Man Convicted in Trump Assassination Plot Attempts Suicide After Verdict

Guilty Verdict and Attempted Suicide

• 🎯 Ryan Routh was found guilty on all five federal charges for attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump.
• ⚡ Immediately after the guilty verdict was read, Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen.
• 🚨 Court marshals intervened, tackling Routh to prevent further self-harm, and he did not appear to be seriously injured.

Prosecution's Case and Sentencing

• ⚖️ Prosecutors presented evidence that Routh hid outside President Trump's golf course with a rifle and a plan, aiming to kill Donald Trump.
• 🗣️ In closing arguments, prosecutors stated their evidence unequivocally showed Ryan Routh's intent to kill Donald Trump.
• 🗓️ Routh faces a potential life in prison sentence, with sentencing scheduled for December.

Daughter's Reaction and Aftermath

• 😥 Routh's daughter, who was present in the courtroom, screamed for her father to stop and was later escorted out.
• 🚗 She reportedly chased after the prison van transporting her father, vowing to get him out.
• 💬 A witness described the scene inside the courtroom as chaos following Routh's actions.

Presidential Response

• ✅ President Trump stated that justice was served following the guilty verdict.