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Fingerprint on rifle scope matches man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, FBI analyst testifies
Ryan Routh, representing himself, faces charges including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer with evidence including a rifle and multiple devices seized at the crime scene.
- Ryan Routh is on trial in Florida for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club on September 15, 2024.
- Routh spent weeks planning the attack and was found hidden in the shrubbery with a rifle before a Secret Service agent opened fire and forced him to flee without firing a shot.
- The prosecution presented evidence including the SKS rifle with Routh's fingerprint on its scope, six cellphones, license plates, bullet casings, and notes about flights to Mexico and Colombia.
- An FBI analyst testified Monday that Routh's fingerprint matched the rifle found at the scene and a weapons expert confirmed the gun was functional, while prosecutors said they expect to rest their case soon.
- Routh faces federal charges for attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and firearms violations, has pleaded not guilty, and is representing himself with upcoming witness subpoenas potentially concluding the trial earlier than planned.
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Fingerprint on rifle scope matches man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, FBI analyst testifies
An FBI analyst has testified that a fingerprint on a rifle scope matches that of Ryan Routh, who is accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump.
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