The trial for the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last month has been set for November.
Federal judge Aileen Cannon scheduled the trial for November 18 to take place in Fort Pierce, Florida, according to Reuters. Cannon announced the trial date on Wednesday, the day after 58-year-old Ryan Routh pleaded not guilty to attempted assassination and four other charges. The latest slate of charges came in addition to two earlier gun charges filed against Routh.
Routh pleaded not guilty to five federal charges on Tuesday: attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. He could face a maximum penalty of life in prison if found guilty.
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