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Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Begins

Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Begins

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Ryan Routh's trial for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump began with Routh's self-defense opening statement being cut short by Judge Aileen Cannon for irrelevance. The prosecution, using cellphone data, security footage, a handwritten note, and eyewitness testimony from Secret Service agent Robert Fercano, aims to prove Routh's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Fercano testified to encountering Routh near Trump's golf course, observing a weapon, and exchanging gunfire. The trial continues.

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