Would-be Trump assassin tries to stab himself in neck after guilty verdict

Ryan Routh, the 59-year-old accused of attempting to kill Donald Trump has been found guilty on all charges against him.

Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the verdict was read, but authorities stopped him.

Routh, who represented himself at his federal trial in Fort Pierce, Florida, was facing five charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Authorities say Routh created a “sniper’s nest” near the sixth green of Trump International Golf Club, but never fired a shot at Trump.

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