Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida, in the case against Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump.

Routh, who faces five criminal charges, plans to represent himself, though court-appointed attorneys will remain as standby counsel.

U.S. District Judge Aileen 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 to the jury or questioning witnesses, but he would not have free rein of the courtroom.

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