A man accused of assaulting a federal officer by throwing a Subway sandwich at him during the Trump administration’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C. was found not guilty. Despite video evidence of the incident and the officer’s testimony, the jury deliberated for seven hours, ultimately determining that the sandwich did not constitute an assault. The defense focused on the lack of bodily harm, highlighting the trivial nature of the incident and the officer’s colleagues’ reaction, which included gag gifts mocking the event. This verdict underscores the continued resistance of D.C. residents and the willingness of the U.S. Attorney for D.C. to bring assault cases to federal court, regardless of their perceived weakness.
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In a Florida courtroom, Ryan Wesley Routh was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and other federal charges. The jury reached its verdict after just two-and-a-half hours of deliberation, with Routh subsequently attempting self-harm in the courtroom. The verdict resulted in Trump expressing gratitude toward the justice system and key figures involved in the case. The 59-year-old Hawaii resident now faces life in prison at sentencing in December, with the trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, whom Trump appointed.
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Ryan Routh has been found guilty on all charges related to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Florida golf course. Routh, who represented himself, was accused of creating a “sniper’s nest” but never fired. The jury deliberated for under three hours before delivering the guilty verdict, leading to Routh’s attempt to harm himself in court. Evidence presented included extensive planning, phone records, and searches related to Trump’s movements and a getaway plan. Routh faces a possible life sentence and will be sentenced on December 18th.
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A New Hampshire jury acquitted Steven Kramer, a New Orleans political operative, on all charges related to AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Biden. Kramer, who admitted to creating the calls urging New Hampshire voters to skip the 2024 primary, claimed his actions were a demonstration against the dangers of AI. Despite the acquittal, the Attorney General affirmed his commitment to upholding election laws in the face of emerging technologies. Subsequent to the incident, Kramer and Lingo Telecom, the call delivery company, faced substantial fines from the Federal Communications Commission.
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