Ryan Routh Trial: FBI Agent Testifies Rifle Safety Was Off

Key Testimony on Rifle Safety

• FBI agent and certified sniper testified that the safety on Ryan Routh's rifle was off.
• 🎯 The agent believes the safety was disengaged with the intent to engage and kill the target.
• 💡 The caliber of the bullet in the rifle suggested that one shot would have been sufficient to kill the target.

Allegations and Suspect's Actions

• 📌 Prosecutors allege that Ryan Routh's target was President Trump due to personal dislike and opposition to reelection.
• 📍 Routh was reportedly found in a sniper nest near Trump's golf course before being stopped by a Secret Service agent.
• 🔍 The FBI agent described the location as a good and concealed spot.

Defendant's Self-Representation and Jury Engagement

• 🎭 Ryan Routh is representing himself in the trial.
• 📉 Jurors appeared engaged during prosecution questioning but looked down and disengaged when Routh questioned witnesses.

Character Testimony and Alleged Letter

• 💰 A witness who sold Routh the rifle for $350 described him as arrogant and threatening.
• ✉️ A former employee testified about an alleged letter written by Routh stating, "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I failed you. It's up to you now to finish the job."
• 🗣️ Routh, however, maintains he is a kind and nice guy who would not commit such an act.

Trial Status

• ⏳ The prosecution indicated they could rest their case by the end of the day or the next day.