Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to new charges. Through his public defenders, Routh denied five counts, including the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate and assault on a federal officer.
Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart accepted the plea and the defense team requested a jury trial for Routh. During the court proceedings, Routh stood at the lectern with his public defenders. He acknowledged his understanding of the charges when asked by Judge Reinhart.
