(TheIndependentStar.com) – In a highly regrettable development, another trial delay for the suspect in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump has been announced, leaving many questioning the justice system’s priorities.
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The accused, Ryan Routh, will now face trial in September 2025 instead of the original February date, raising concerns over an “unreasonable delay,” as termed by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.
Ryan Routh is accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida.
His trial is postponed to begin on September 8, 2025, a shift from the original date of February 10, 2025.
The decision came after Routh’s attorneys requested more time to review substantial evidence, including numerous electronic devices and surveillance videos.
Routh, a 58-year-old resident of Hawaii, has pleaded not guilty.
His legal team plans to explore an insanity defense, needing time to prepare a comprehensive strategy.
He owned 17 cellphones, contributing to the complexity of the case, and emphasizing the substantial amount of evidence against him.
Routh faces serious charges: attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple firearms offenses.
If convicted, he could face a life sentence, ABC News reports.
Authorities allege Routh aimed a rifle at Trump while he was playing golf on September 15, 2024, in a chilling plot that was thwarted by a vigilant Secret Service agent.
Judge Aileen Cannon granted the trial delay, considering the seriousness of the allegations but stressed the importance of addressing any insanity or mental competency defenses by early February.
Routh remains in federal custody in Miami, held without bail due to the severity of the charges.
The postponement follows an earlier assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania, where he was shot and wounded.
The common sense and courageous actions of security officials likely prevented another tragedy.
American patriots remain hopeful for a swift conclusion to protect justice and uphold the safety of our nation.
A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida will not face trial until September 2025, a federal judge has ruled. https://t.co/44nxcrSwbX
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