Coverage dated April 9, 2025

Florida to charge would-be Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh with state-level attempted first-degree murder, terrorism

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Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.

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  1. Fox News

    Florida charges Trump assassination attempt suspect with attempted murder, terrorism (opens Fox News)

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    Suspected would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh will now face state charges in the Sunshine State after Florida officials said they were stymied by the Biden Justice Department.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man already jailed on federal charges of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump as he golfed

  3. Legal Insurrection

    Florida Charges Trump Assassin Suspect With Attempted First Degree Murder, Terrorism (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Florida AG James Uthmeier noted how former President Joe Biden's administration hindered Florida's attempt to file state charges against Routh

  4. CBS News

    Florida to charge would-be Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh with state-level attempted first-degree murder, terrorism (opens CBS News)

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    Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.

  5. Breitbart News

    Florida Charges Second Failed Trump Assassin Suspect with Attempted Murder, Terrorism (opens Breitbart News)

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    Ryan Wesley Routh, the second wannabe assassin of President Donald Trump during the 2024 election season, has been charged with attempted murder and terrorism by the state of Florida.

  6. The Washington Free Beacon

    Florida AG Charges Would-Be Trump Assassin Ryan Routh With Attempted First-Degree Murder (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Florida is charging Ryan Routh with attempted first-degree murder and terrorism for allegedly plotting to assassinate then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course in September, state attorney general James Uthmeier (R.) announced Thursday.

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