Man found guilty of Trump assassination attempt appeals life sentence
The Hill
by Ella LeeFebruary 16, 2026
Ryan Routh, the man accused of plotting to kill President Trump as he golfed in south Florida during his 2024 presidential campaign, is challenging his life sentence. Routh’s attorney filed a notice with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit signaling that he intends to fight both his conviction and the prison time he was…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/16/2026