Trump assassination suspect charged: faces up to 20 years in prison

17.09.2024 12:32
Updated: 27.09.2024 21:06

It recently became known that the suspect in the assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump has been charged.

Hawaiian resident Ryan Wesley Routh is charged with misdemeanor weapons possession.

Specifically, the defendant was charged in federal court in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with a removed serial number.

This was reported by MIA "Russia Today" with reference to the ABC TV channel.

It is noted that if this person is proven guilty of the acts he is accused of, he could go to prison for 20 years.

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Photo: Ryan Wesley Routh's social media account

In addition, they can also be punished with a fine of $500,000. For violating the ban on storing firearms, and even with a knocked down number.

Probable cause for indictment against Ryan Wesley Routh is violation of firearms and ammunition laws by a convicted felon, the FBI said in a statement.

If convicted of the above charges, Routt faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

And if he also finds you guilty of possessing a weapon with a defaced serial number, he can add another 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of the same amount.

Pavel Gospodarik Author: Pavel Gospodarik Internet resource editor