Ryan Roth, the man accused of the attempted assassination Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump At a Florida golf course in September, he will appear in federal court Wednesday morning after his lawyers moved to delay the start of his trial in February.
Federal Judge Eileen Cannon, who previously presided over and ultimately dismissed Trump's secret federal documents case, will preside over the hearing in (Fort Pierce, Florida).
Attorneys on both sides were expected to discuss the timeline and details of outstanding discovery materials and any other issues related to pretrial motions or trial preparations.
Roth allegedly waited for more than 12 hours in the woods with a rifle on the perimeter of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach while Trump played golf on September 15. A Secret Service agent saw Roth pointing a rifle through the fence and fired at him. Roth escaped and was arrested that day.
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Ryan Roth was accused of lying with a gun to Trump while he was playing golf on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)
His alleged potential killer He pleaded not guilty He was charged with five counts, including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate and assault on a federal officer. His trial is currently scheduled for February 10, 2025.
Ryan Roth, a suspect in the Trump assassination attempt, was seen in custody on September 15 in body camera footage. (Martin County Sheriff's Office)
Roth's lawyers have already filed a motion for a continuance, seeking damages To postpone the trial Until December 2025 due to the “extraordinary volume” of discoveries still under study.
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“Proceeding with the scheduled trial or any time soon thereafter — on charges punishable by life imprisonment — would result in a miscarriage of justice,” defense attorneys said in the memorandum.
A court sketch depicts Ryan Roth during his appearance in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 23. (Lothar Speer)
Prosecutors said they would be ready for trial in February but were not opposed to a “reasonable” delay, though they said continuing until December 2025 would not be “reasonable.”
Fox News' Heather Lacey contributed to this report.
