From Fox News: A federal judge on Monday ordered Ryan Routh, the man accused in connection with an assassination attempt against former President Trump earlier this month, held in custody.
Magistrate Judge Ryon McCabe granted the government’s request to detain Ryan Routh pending the resolution of these charges during a court hearing in Florida.
Prior to the hearing, the Justice Department asked the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to keep Routh in pretrial detention. McCabe said federal prosecutors met its burden and the weight of the evidence was strong.
Routh has been charged federally with possessing a gun with a scratched-out number and with possessing a gun illegally as a felon, though more serious charges are likely pending.
The report notes that additional charges are expected to be filed against Routh in the days ahead, which will likely include aggravated assault for allegedly pointing the rifle at a Secret Service agent and making threats against a former president.
Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a press conference that Florida will also pursue charges against Routh.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he is launching a state investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump Sunday by suspect Ryan Routh.
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— Newsweek (@Newsweek) September 17, 2024
Q: “What kind of information do you think a state investigation will reveal that a federal investigation may not?”
Here’s my answer: pic.twitter.com/qhosylasTL
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) September 17, 2024
BREAKING: Federal judge orders Trump assassination attempt suspect Routh not to be released https://t.co/I9l4tSNnwJ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 23, 2024
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