Alleged Trump Golf Course Gunman Pleads Not Guilty on Attempted Assassination Charge

The would-be Trump assassin entered his plea at a Florida federal court on Sept. 30.
Alleged Trump Golf Course Gunman Pleads Not Guilty on Attempted Assassination Charge
Ryan Wesley Routh takes part in a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 30, 2022. Efrem Lukatsky/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The man accused of trying to kill former President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course earlier in September entered a plea of not guilty on several charges.

Ryan Routh, 58, pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and felony weapons charges. Last week, a judge ordered him to remain in jail while he awaits trial, according to court reporters.

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Jack Phillips
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