Authorities have arrested Oran Routh, whose father, Ryan Routh, is accused of targeting former President Donald J. Trump in a second assassination attempt earlier this month. Oran Routh faces charges for the receipt and possession of child pornography.
During a search of Oran Routh’s residence in Guilford County, North Carolina, on Saturday, investigators discovered child pornography files on Samsung Galaxy Note devices. Prosecutors detailed the findings in a criminal complaint, stating, “A review of the SD card located in Device-1 revealed that it contained hundreds of child pornography files.”
The complaint further noted that the files included videos from a known child pornography series produced outside the state of North Carolina.
Ryan Routh, Oran’s father, remains in custody under separate charges related to the assassination attempt against the former president. The discovery at Oran Routh’s residence occurred as part of the broader investigation pertaining to his father’s activities.
Law enforcement officials continue to examine the evidence collected from the search to ascertain the full extent of any criminal activities. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been disclosed about potential additional charges or arrests.
Oran Routh is expected to appear in court soon to face the charges brought against him. His father’s case is progressing separately within the judicial system.
Child pornography offenses can carry severe consequences, with substantial prison sentences upon conviction.