Florida Attorney General Obtains Arrest Warrant for Attempted Felony Murder
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday announced the state has obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, who is already being held in federal custody on charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Continuation of a Back-and-Forth Investigation
It’s a continuation of a back-and-forth between the Biden administration and Florida Republican leaders over the state’s role in investigating the September assassination attempt, which was the second attempt on Trump’s life in three months. Routh’s trial date is set for February.
Florida Officials Criticize Federal Investigation
Routh is facing five federal charges, including attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, but Florida officials have said the federal government has “stonewalled” the state’s ability to conduct their own investigation or partner with the federal investigation.
Florida Governor’s Support
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis posted on social media, “The feds have stonewalled Florida’s investigation of the Trump assassination attempt at every turn, and I appreciate AG Moody and her team for plowing forward despite some resistance.”
Arrest Warrant Not Related to Trump Assassination Attempt
Moody said the arrest warrant for attempted felony murder is not directly related to the Trump assassination attempt itself but because of a vehicle crash that happened as the result of police shutting down traffic on a highway as they attempted to catch a fleeing Routh.
Vehicle Crash Injures Six-Year-Old Girl
Moody says that backed-up traffic as the result of the search caused a vehicle accident that injured a six-year-old girl, which motivated the state’s push to seek its own charges. The crash happened three or four miles south of where Routh was apprehended, according to an affidavit released by Moody’s office.
Conclusion
The state of Florida has obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, who is already being held in federal custody on charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. The investigation has been a point of contention between the Biden administration and Florida Republican leaders, with Florida officials criticizing the federal government for stonewalling their investigation.
FAQs
Q: What is the charge against Ryan Routh?
A: Routh is facing five federal charges, including attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, and an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder from the state of Florida.
Q: Why did Florida officials obtain an arrest warrant?
A: Florida officials obtained an arrest warrant because of a vehicle crash that happened as the result of police shutting down traffic on a highway as they attempted to catch a fleeing Routh, which injured a six-year-old girl.
Q: What is the status of Routh’s trial?
A: Routh’s trial date is set for February.
Q: What is the reaction from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis?
A: DeSantis has expressed support for Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and her team, saying that the federal government has stonewalled Florida’s investigation of the Trump assassination attempt.
