The mother of the young man who attempted to shoot Donald Trump in Las Vegas on June 18 is pleading authorities to have her son return to the United Kingdom. Michael Sanford, 20, attacked the Republican candidate during a rally and has been under police custody since then. His mother, Lynne Sanford, is doing everything she can to get her son back.
Huffington Post reports that Michael Sanford suffers from Asperger syndrome and authorities have been keeping an eye on him to dissuade him from suicide. Lynne Sanford's hurdle is getting funds to pay for the legal costs that would free her son in the United States so he could return to Great Britain.
Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Mom Defends Son Is Not Violent, Does Not Know Trump
Daily Mail reports that Michael Sanford traveled to America without his mother knowing about it and when arrested by the police for his attempt on Donald Trump, he allegedly confessed that he wanted to kill the presidential candidate. He tried to grab a gun from the police at the overcrowded rally.
His mother belied reports that Michael is a violent kid. She is also confused to learn that he's being kept in handcuffs while in custody. "This is not the Michael I know," she said and described Michael as a "sweet, sensitive and calm" person. "He has never mentioned Donald Trump. The reason it is such a shock is because he shows no interest in anything like that," said Lynne Sanford via Telegraph.
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Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Michael Sanford 30 Years Prison Time
If convicted, Michael Sanford could be imprisoned for up to 30 years. His mother is worried that he would commit suicide if he realizes what is really happening to him. The 20-year-old was diagnosed with Asperger's at age 13 and he also suffers from anorexia. Michael also escaped a hospital back at home while he was getting treated. Lynne Sanford insists jail time will not help her son, as he must be under psychiatric help.
Michael Sanford is due to face trial on August 22 it the courts in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Lynne Sanford is planning to crowdfund her son's legal fees on Crowd Justice, per Hereford Times.
