Ryan Routh Trial: 'Dear World' Letter Presented as Evidence in Trump Assassination Attempt Case

'Dear World' Letter Presented in Court

• 📜 A 12-page letter titled 'Dear World' was presented as evidence in the trial of Ryan Routh.
• 🎯 Prosecutors stated the letter was discovered in the home of one of Routh's former employees.
• ⚠️ The letter begins with the words, "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I am so sorry I failed you."

Witness Testimony and Evidence

• 🗣️ Ronnie Oxstein, who pleaded guilty to possession of an illegal firearm, testified against Routh.
• 🔫 Oxstein recounted selling an SKS rifle to Routh, noting that its serial number was visible and later destroyed.
• 📱 Jurors viewed surveillance footage of Routh purchasing a prepaid phone, which prosecutors allege he used at the crime scene.
• 💬 Messages exchanged between Routh and Oxstein, as well as with another friend, discussing serial numbers were shown to the jury.

Trial Progress and Defense

• ⏳ Prosecutors anticipate concluding their case by the end of the week.
• ⚖️ Ryan Routh is representing himself in the trial and has been instructed to be prepared to call his witnesses.