FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Closing arguments in the Ryan Routh trial begin Tuesday, before his fate is left in the hands of 12 jury members, who will decide if he is guilty of trying to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024.

Routh and the prosecutors will each have one hour and 45 minutes to make their final cases to jurors before deliberation. However, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon warned Routh that his presentation could be cut short if he doesn't follow the rules, according to the Associated Press.

The jury will decide guilty or not guilty for each count, and all five counts need to be unanimous for the 12 members of the jury.

Routh's charges include:

Assassination attempt

Possession of a firearm to plan a crime of violence

Assaulting a federal office

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