Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the criminal trial of Ryan Routh, the man charged with President Trump last year in South Florida.

Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations, is set to represent himself in the trial, after a federal judge earlier this year. He has also pleaded not guilty to state charges of terrorism and attempted murder.

Opening statements are expected on Sept. 11.

Prosecutors say Routh methodically plotted to kill Mr. Trump for weeks before aiming a rifle through the shrubbery as Mr. Trump played golf on Sept. 15 at his West Palm Beach country club. A Secret Service agent spotted Routh before Mr. Trump came into view. Officials said R

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