Judge cuts off opening statement of man defending himself in court over Trump assassination attempt

Ryan Routh, who is accused of trying to assassinate US president at one of his golf resorts, unexpectedly spoke about evolution and HitlerThe trial defense of the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at one of his golf resorts in Florida in September 2024 got off to a shaky start on Thursday, after he was cut off by the judge minutes into his opening remarks.Ryan Routh, 59, who is representing himself despite having no legal education, is charged with five crimes including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate. He has pleaded not guilty. Continue reading...

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