Ryan Ruth Sentencing: Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump at Florida Golf Course
WPLG Local 10February 5, 20262 min1,420 views
5 connectionsΒ·9 entities in this videoβSentencing Day for Ryan Ruth
- π― Today marks sentencing day for Ryan Ruth, who was convicted of attempting to kill President Trump.
- π The incident occurred in 2024 at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course.
Sentencing Arguments
- βοΈ Federal prosecutors are expected to request a life sentence for Ruth.
- π¨ββοΈ The defense attorney plans to ask for a reduced sentence of 27 years, citing Ruth's age and character.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family members and Ruth's sister, a litigation attorney, described him as kind, hardworking, and altruistic, not violent.
Prosecution's Case
- π Prosecutors presented evidence of Ruth's planning and stalking, including photos of a sniper nest.
- π£οΈ They emphasized that political decisions should be made by voters, not by individuals with a "weird agenda."
Ruth's Defense and Behavior
- β Ruth represented himself during the trial, often making disjointed remarks and demonstrating unfamiliarity with federal rules.
- π« He argued he did not fire a shot, thus not making a true attempt to assassinate the candidate, as he lacked the "cold heart" to take a life.
- π©Έ After being found guilty, observers reported that Ruth attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen.
- πΆββοΈ US Marshals removed Ruth from the courtroom as his daughter cried out.
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Attempted AssassinationDonald TrumpRyan RuthSentencingWest Palm BeachGolf CourseFederal ProsecutorsDefense AttorneyLife SentenceReduced SentencePolitical ViolenceSniper NestSelf-Stabbing Attempt
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