Florida Charges Ryan Routh with Attempted Felony Murder in Trump Assassination Attempt Involving Six-Year-Old Girl on September 15

Dec 18, 2024, 06:18 PM

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced felony charges against Ryan Wesley Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. The charges include attempted felony murder related to an incident on September 15, 2024, at Trump's golf course in Palm Beach. Routh allegedly fled the scene, leading to a traffic accident that seriously injured a six-year-old girl. Moody stated that Florida will seek a warrant for Routh, who is already in federal custody on related charges. The state’s actions come amid frustrations over a lack of federal cooperation in the investigation. Routh's actions during his escape, which endangered the child, have prompted these new charges, highlighting the serious implications of the assassination attempt.