Judge Says Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Trump Can Represent Himself At Trial

1 week ago A federal judge says a man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida can represent himself during his trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Thursday signed off on Ryan Routh’s request to represent himself during his trial. But she said court-appointed attorneys need to remain as standby counsel. The federal public defenders had asked to be taken off the case, saying Routh had refused repeated attempts to meet with them. Routh is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot Trump as he played golf.