The man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump will likely face life in prison, a former prosecutor believes, saying that the defense faces an uphill battle to prove his innocence.
“Based on what has been released, there is significant evidence that – not only did he plan this for a very long time – but he took what is called a ‘substantial step’ toward carrying out this plan,” Katie Cherkasky told Fox News on Wednesday morning. “So it seems like a very open and shut case on the factual side of things.”
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury in Florida charged Routh with attempting to assassinate the former president at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 15…