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Ryan Ruth Found Guilty in Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

WPLG Local 10October 5, 20252 min116,070 views
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Guilty Verdict and Courtroom Drama

  • 🎯 Ryan Ruth was found guilty on all counts for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course.
  • ⚑ Minutes after the verdict, Ruth attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen, leading to a scuffle with court marshals.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Ruth's daughter had an emotional confrontation and verbal tirade against deputies after her father was removed from the courtroom.

Prosecution's Case

  • πŸ” Prosecutors argued that Ruth meticulously tracked Trump and hid near a golf hole with a loaded rifle.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The attempt was described as an effort to silence the voices and votes of the American people.

Defendant's Defense

  • βš–οΈ Ruth, who represented himself, claimed he lacked the heart to pull the trigger and had no actual plans to do so.
  • πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ A 12-person jury ultimately rejected his defense and found him guilty.

Reactions and Sentencing

  • βœ… President Trump reacted by stating that justice was served and appreciated the professional handling of the case.
  • ⛓️ Ruth faces a potential penalty of up to life in prison, with formal sentencing to follow after review of guidelines.
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