Crime Alert, I'm John Lemley. We begin this hour with a notable development in the U.S. criminal

justice system. Jury selection underway now in the federal trial of Ryan Rout, accused of attempting

to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida during the most recent presidential campaign. Federal court

proceedings have commenced in Fort Pierce, Florida,

as officials began selecting a jury for Routh's trial. Routh, now 59, is charged with attempted

assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and multiple

firearms violations. He has pleaded not guilty and is representing himself,

though court-appointed counsel stands by should he need assistance. According to court documents,

U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon has blocked some of Ralph's proposed questions for potential

jurors, deeming them irrelevant, while allowing others from the prosecution to

proceed. Jury selection is expected to wrap up in three days, with opening statements anticipated

by Thursday. Prosecutors alleged Ralph approached his target armed with a rifle positioning himself

behind nearby shrubbery.

Secret service agents intervene preventing any shots from being fired, and Ralph was soon

arrested afterward with the aid of a civilian witness. The trial may last fewer than the

reserved four weeks, depending on how swiftly the proceedings advance.

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More crime and justice news after this.

Now with the latest crime and justice breaking news, Crime Online's John Limley.

We turn now to Texas, where law enforcement in Cleveland near Houston is investigating a fatal shooting at a local bar.

Police report that shortly after midnight Monday, a lone suspect entered Alas Locas, a casual sports bar and restaurant, and after conversing

for around an hour, exited only to return with a weapon. He opened fire on patrons sitting on

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