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Florida Charges Ryan Routh with Attempted Felony Murder in Second Trump Assassination Attempt, Cites Federal Stonewalling

Dec 18, 2024, 04:19 PM

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced felony charges against Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump on September 15 in West Palm Beach, marking the second assassination attempt on Trump. Routh faces an attempted felony murder charge, stemming from a tragic accident that occurred during his escape on Interstate 95, which seriously injured a six-year-old girl. Moody highlighted the state's frustration with the federal government's lack of cooperation in the investigation, noting that the feds have been unwilling to allow access to the crime scene, provide evidence, or allow the state to accompany witness interviews. Governor Ron DeSantis has supported the state's efforts, criticizing the federal government's stonewalling and expressing hope for a change in federal cooperation once Trump's administration takes over. The state is also considering domestic terrorism charges due to the nature of the incident at Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf course.