A former Greensboro resident charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida was given clear instructions on Tuesday on how he should behave — including a warning against making sudden movements — in court while representing himself during a trial that begins next week.

Barring any delays, jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in Fort Pierce federal court for the case against Ryan Routh. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signed off on Routh’s request to represent himself in July but said court-appointed attorneys need to remain as standby counsel.

Cannon confirmed during a hearing Tuesday that Routh would be dressed in professional business attire for the trial. She also explained to Routh that he would be allowed to use a podium while speaking

See Full Page