Man accused of Trump assassination attempt asks to delay trial

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Ryan Routh asked a judge on Sunday to postpone his trial until December 2025, arguing he needed more time to prepare a defense against charges that he attempted to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.

Routh’s request would mark a 10-month delay of the trial, which Judge Aileen Cannon set for February 2025.

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