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Life Sentence for Assassination Attempt Ryan Routh, 59, has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, in September 2024. Routh was arrested shortly after a Secret Service agent fired at him during the incident. Court Details and Judge’s Statement Judge Aileen Cannon stated that Routh's actions “undeniably warrant a life sentence.” She highlighted that he had planned the attack for months, showed a willingness to harm anyone in his way, and expressed no remorse for his actions. Routh pleaded not guilty and chose to represent himself during the trial, which began on September 8. His behavior in court was erratic, including references to Adolf Hitler, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and even challenging Trump to a golf game. Evidence Against Routh Federal agents recovered a semiautomatic rifle with a scope and extended magazine at the site where Routh had been hiding. They also found a list of places Trump was likely to appear and a note describing the incident as an assassination attempt. Although Routh never had a clear line of sight to Trump, prosecutors presented what they described as a “mountain of evidence” showing how close he came to carrying out the attack. Disturbing Court Behavior After the jury found him guilty, Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen. He was quickly removed from the courtroom by U.S. marshals. During his closing statement, he spoke in the third person and touched on unrelated topics, including U.S. history, the Russia-Ukraine war, and plans to buy a boat, prompting repeated interruptions from the judge. Previous Attempt on Trump’s Life This Florida incident was the second attempt on Trump’s life in 2024. In July, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. That shooting left one person dead and several wounded, including Trump, and Crooks was killed by officers at the scene.
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Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life for 2024 Attempt on Donald Trump

Court Details and Judge’s StatementJudge Aileen Cannon stated that Routh's actions “undeniably warrant a life sentence.” She highlighted that he had planned the attack for months, showed a willingness to…

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US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expiry Sparks Fears of a New Arms Race

US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Nears Expiry The last major nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia, known as New START, is set to expire this Thursday. Signed in 2010,…

Andrew and Epstein Accused in Legal Letter Over Alleged Sex Acts Request
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Andrew and Epstein Accused in Legal Letter Over Alleged Sex Acts Request

A legal letter released in newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files claims that Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and Epstein asked an exotic dancer to take part in…

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
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Details of Jeffrey Epstein Post Mortem Revealed in Newly Released Files

The US Department of Justice has released new files linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s death, including graphic post mortem photos and internal prison records. The documents became public on Friday as…

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Frank Stronach Sexual Assault Trial Begins in Toronto Over Historic Allegations

Billionaire Faces Long-Standing Allegations Austro-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach, 93, faces a sexual assault trial in Toronto this week. A judge will decide the case without a jury. Stronach, the founder…

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House Passes Bill Ending Government Shutdown After 21 Democrats Break With Jeffries

Funding Deal Averts Four-Day Shutdown The House of Representatives approved a federal funding bill on Tuesday to end the four-day government shutdown. The measure passed 217-214 and will go to…

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Iranian Gunboats Fail to Board U.S. Oil Tanker as Trump Strengthens Military Presence

U.S. Tanker Escapes After Iranian Boarding Attempt Six Iranian gunboats tried to stop a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, but the attempt failed. According to…

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Trump Nationalize Elections? Thune Rejects Proposal, Cites Constitutional Limits

Thune Pushes Back on Federal Control of Voting Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., rejected President Donald Trump’s idea to nationalize elections. He emphasized that he supports “decentralized, distributed power”…

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Disney Anticipates Slowdown at US Parks Amid Decline in International Visitors

Disney reports that its iconic US theme parks in California and Florida face challenges in the coming months. The company cites a notable drop in international visitors as a key…

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Trump Nomination of Kevin Warsh Sends Gold and Silver Prices Plunging

Market Shock After Trump’s Fed Pick Markets reacted sharply after President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his choice to lead the Federal Reserve. The announcement sent gold and silver…

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