Ryan Routh Trial: Closing Arguments in Alleged Trump Assassination Attempt

Prosecution's Case

• 🎯 Prosecutors presented a "mountain of evidence" from 38 witnesses and over 100 exhibits to prove Ryan Routh attempted to kill a major presidential candidate.
• 🔍 The evidence, they argued, demonstrated intent and substantial steps taken by Routh, including meticulous planning and stalking of Donald Trump's schedule.
• 📍 Key actions highlighted included Routh lying in wait outside the sixth hole at the West Palm Beach Golf Club, with a rifle loaded and safety off, just "one bullet away from taking the life of Donald Trump."

Defense's Argument

• ⚖️ Representing himself, Ryan Routh argued that the case hinges on intent, and that he never actually fired the trigger.
• 💡 Routh's interpretation is that because he did not take the shot, he lacked the capacity and therefore the intent to commit the assassination.
• ✅ He stated, "I could have taken the shot 100%" but ultimately "didn't have it in me to take someone else's life."

Jury Deliberation

• 🏛️ The US District judge sent the jury into deliberation at 11:55 a.m. after closing arguments concluded.
• ⏳ The jury will now weigh all the presented evidence and the final arguments from both the prosecution and the defendant.