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Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologizes to potential jurors

On Monday, Ryan Routh apologized to potential jurors during jury selection at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida, as he represents himself and faces charges including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Last year, reports indicate self-styled mercenary leader Ryan Routh plotted for weeks and moved from North Carolina to Hawaii, authorities said.
Judge Aileen Cannon scheduled opening statements to begin Thursday, with prosecutors starting immediately after, and the court set aside four weeks for the trial, expecting jury selection to take three days for 12 jurors and four alternates.
Officials say the incidents have prompted calls for Secret Service improvements, noting the takedown involved boxed vehicles, a K-9 unit, and numerous tactical operators after the Florida and Pennsylvania attempts.

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