Lawyers for Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, have filed a motion requesting the recusal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon due to her appointment by Trump.
Attorneys for Ryan Wesley Routh , the man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump in September, filed a motion requesting that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recuse herself from the case, because she was appointed by Trump.on Thursday, citing “the unique facts and circumstances of this case,” and concerns that Judge Cannon will not have “the appearance of impartiality,” due to having been appointed by President Trump.
“As the alleged victim here, he has a significant stake in the outcome of this case too,” the motion added. “Were he to become President in the future, he would have authority to nominate Your Honor to a federal judgeship on a higher court were a vacancy to arise.” A Secret Service agent, who apparently travels a hole or two ahead of Trump while he’s golfing to secure the area, then spotted the barrel of Routh’s gun and began firing, prompting the suspect to flee.
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