On Tuesday, Judge Aileen Cannon made it clear that her past praise of Donald Trump does not warrant her stepping aside from the case involving Ryan Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate Trump. The judge stated she has never met or spoken with Trump outside of official court proceedings.
Cannon’s Firm Stance
In a seven-page order, Judge Cannon explained, “I have no ‘relationship to the alleged victim’ in any reasonable sense of the phrase.” She reviewed the motion for recusal thoroughly and found no valid reason to step down.
The Case Against Ryan Routh
Ryan Routh’s lawyers argued that because Judge Cannon was appointed by Trump and had praised her rulings, she should recuse herself from this high-profile case. They filed a ten-page motion earlier this month making their case.
The Charges Against Routh
This isn’t just any ordinary case; federal prosecutors charged Ryan Routh last month with attempted assassination after he allegedly aimed his rifle through the fence at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course.
Routh also faces two other serious charges: possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number—both carry hefty penalties if convicted.
A Closer Look at Judge Aileen Cannon
The Defense’s Arguments for Recusal
The defense team pointed out that while Trump is indeed the alleged victim here, he was also President when he nominated Judge Cannon to her position on the bench—a fact they believe creates bias due to her lifetime appointment being linked to him.
They further claimed that since Trump has been vocal about his admiration for Judge Cannon’s previous rulings during his campaign trail, it raises questions about impartiality in this current situation where he remains heavily involved as both candidate and alleged victim.
A Timeline Leading Up to Arrest
Before his arrest, Ryan Routh was seen near Trump’s properties multiple times leading up to these events—his actions included setting up what looked like a sniper’s nest outside Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach.
The Evidence Found at the Scene
When law enforcement searched the area where Routh fled from authorities, they discovered quite an arsenal: a loaded SKS-style rifle equipped with scope along with backpacks containing food supplies—and even ceramic tiles believed could serve as makeshift body armor!
Court Proceedings Ahead for Routh
Pleading not guilty against these serious charges stemming from his alleged attempt on President Trump’s life puts Ryan Routh squarely in front of legal battles ahead as this shocking story unfolds further within our justice system.
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