MENU

suburb

  • Loading ...
  • Loading ...

Gold Coast Dentists

Latest News Gold Coast Dentists

Are you looking for a holiday? Get special deals.

 

Trump assassination attempt trial continues with more FBI testimony after rifle called 'prepared to fire'

17 Sep 2025 By foxnews

Trump assassination attempt trial continues with more FBI testimony after rifle called 'prepared to fire'

The federal trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump as he played golf in September 2024, resumes Tuesday with more FBI forensic experts scheduled to testify.

On Monday, jurors heard FBI Firearms and Toolmarks Examiner Erich Smith, who alleged the rifle found near the sixth hole of Trump International Golf Club was a Chinese-made Norinco SKS. Smith said the weapon was "in working condition" when recovered, test-fired successfully at the FBI lab and was configured with a round in the chamber and the safety off - meaning it was "prepared to fire." 

He also testified the rifle's serial number had been "obliterated in several places" but could be partially restored.

FLASHLIGHT, RIFLE, BACKPACKS: PROSECUTORS OUTLINE RYAN ROUTH'S ALLEGED SNIPER SETUP

Smith showed jurors the 7.62x39 mm full metal jacket rounds loaded in the rifle. 

"Bullets are designed to put holes in things," he said. "It would have put a hole in something if it had hit the target."

Routh, representing himself, cross-examined Smith about whether all SKS rifles are semi-automatic, whether test-firings were videotaped and whether the gun could have changed hands at a gun show before he obtained it. 

"So, we're just supposed to take your word for it?" Routh asked Smith. 

RYAN ROUTH CHASTISED DURING OPENING STATEMENTS IN FEDERAL TRIAL FOR 'MAKING A MOCKERY' OF THE COURT

Smith replied: "That's what happened." 

Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon sustained prosecution objections when Routh strayed beyond the scope of testimony. 

The court also heard from FBI biologist Curtis Gaul, who testified about collecting potential DNA samples from the rifle grip, a glove, zip ties and other items found. Routh cross-examined briefly, asking where the glove was found and whether Gaul knew who removed the rifle's scope.

Cannon cut off questioning several times, urging both prosecutors and Routh to keep examinations moving. 

RYAN ROUTH TRIAL: JURY SELECTION BEGINS IN TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT CASE

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Jurors appeared confused during parts of Gaul's testimony, as prosecutors referenced exhibit numbers without always displaying them. Meanwhile, Routh was seen leaning forward, taking notes and staring intently when fingerprints reportedly matching his own were displayed on a screen.

When court resumes Tuesday morning, prosecutors are expected to call FBI biologist Kara Gregor, followed by additional FBI specialists in digital forensics and supervisory roles as they continue building their case against Routh.

More News

Booking.com
Teens turning to AI for love and comfort
Teens turning to AI for love and comfort
Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot
Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot
Vegas bets big on family tourism to revive slumping numbers - but not everyone's sold
Vegas bets big on family tourism to revive slumping numbers - but not everyone's sold
New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery
New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery
Jaguars' Travis Hunter notches first career touchdown vs Rams
Jaguars' Travis Hunter notches first career touchdown vs Rams
Trump calls Democrats 'kamikaze pilots' as shutdown standoff hits third week with no end in sight
Trump calls Democrats 'kamikaze pilots' as shutdown standoff hits third week with no end in sight
FBI investigates hunting stand with sight line to Trump's Air Force One exit area at Palm Beach airport
FBI investigates hunting stand with sight line to Trump's Air Force One exit area at Palm Beach airport
Matthew Stafford throws 5 TD passes as Rams crush Jaguars
Matthew Stafford throws 5 TD passes as Rams crush Jaguars
Bible-based diet could unlock the secret to lasting wellness, experts say
Bible-based diet could unlock the secret to lasting wellness, experts say
3 killed in US strike on Colombian ELN vessel smuggling narcotics, Hegseth says
3 killed in US strike on Colombian ELN vessel smuggling narcotics, Hegseth says
Chiefs' Rashee Rice scores first TD in return from suspension
Chiefs' Rashee Rice scores first TD in return from suspension
BTK killer's daughter calls him 'subhuman' after final prison confrontation ends relationship
BTK killer's daughter calls him 'subhuman' after final prison confrontation ends relationship
Jets' Justin Fields hit hard by Panthers defender, sparks brief scrap
Jets' Justin Fields hit hard by Panthers defender, sparks brief scrap
Kim Kardashian covers entire face with 'strange' nude mask at Academy Museum Gala, sparks online mystery
Kim Kardashian covers entire face with 'strange' nude mask at Academy Museum Gala, sparks online mystery
Karine Jean-Pierre writes she couldn't 'stomach' being a Democrat anymore after party's treatment of Biden
Karine Jean-Pierre writes she couldn't 'stomach' being a Democrat anymore after party's treatment of Biden
Florida fires football coach Billy Napier
Florida fires football coach Billy Napier
Johnson calls FBI's 'alarming' arrest of alleged Hamas terrorist proof of Biden immigration failures
Johnson calls FBI's 'alarming' arrest of alleged Hamas terrorist proof of Biden immigration failures
Jesús Montero, former Yankees top prospect and Mariners player, dead at 35
Jesús Montero, former Yankees top prospect and Mariners player, dead at 35
'Untold damage': Global assisted suicide movement targets children
'Untold damage': Global assisted suicide movement targets children
George Santos vows not to 'disappoint' Trump after surprise release, says he found God in prison
George Santos vows not to 'disappoint' Trump after surprise release, says he found God in prison
Latest News

copyright © 2025 Gold Coast Dentists.   All rights reserved.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z