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Judge Cannon Denies Recusal in Trump Assassination Attempt Case

Judge Aileen Cannon maintains her position in the case against Ryan Routh, dismissing claims of bias related to her appointment by Donald Trump.

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Updated: Oct 29th, 2024, 8:23 PM ET

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U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has refused to recuse herself from the case of Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. Cannon, appointed by Trump, stated that public support and claims of a potential promotion were insufficient grounds for recusal, emphasizing her impartiality. Routh's defense argued that Cannon's previous favorable rulings for Trump raise questions of bias, but she rejected these assertions, noting that the case was randomly assigned to her and affirming her commitment to administering justice fairly.

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