Trial of Alleged Trump Assassination Attempt Defendant Begins with Unusual Jury Selection
The trial of Ryan Routh, a 59-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, has opened in Fort Pierce, Florida. The case has already drawn attention, not only for the serious charges but also for the defendant’s unconventional approach to jury selection and courtroom conduct. Before the jury selection began, US District Judge Aileen Cannon had to address an unusual question submitted by the defendant himself. Routh, who is representing himself, included a query asking prospective jurors what they would do if they encountered a turtle in the road. The question baffled both the judge and federal prosecutors, who described it as a distraction from the seriousness of the case. Prosecutors allege that Routh staked out the perimeter of Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach last September with the intention of killing the president. Investigators say […]