💨 Abstract

Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump in Florida the previous year, appeared in court to seek self-representation. His defense team wanted to withdraw, citing his refusal to cooperate. Prosecutors argued against allowing Routh to introduce irrelevant evidence like his previous writings. The judge granted Routh's request to self-represent but retained the defense team as standby counsel. Routh, with a history of violent plans and arrests, is facing multiple felony charges.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff