Allen Arraigned on Felony Charges Following Alleged Attempt to Assassinate President Trump
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Allen -- who is accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the April dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel -- faces three felony counts of attempted assassination of the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition over state lines with the intent to commit a felony and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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The HillSuspect in WHCA dinner attack pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month has pleaded not guilty to four federal charges.  Cole Allen, 31, entered the plea in federal court Monday morning, where he appeared with shackles around his wrists. His public defender, Tezira Abe, spoke on his behalf. Attendees of the April…
New York TimesMan Charged With Assassination Attempt at Correspondents’ Dinner Pleads Not Guilty Cole Tomas Allen faces four counts in what prosecutors say was a plot to kill President Trump and other top officials at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
The Guardian USProsecutors have accused Allen of firing a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent and storming a security checkpoint in a foiled attack at the annual White House correspondents’ dinner, where Trump had gathered with more than 2,500 members of the Washington press corps. More details soon …
New York PostWASHINGTON — Accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter Cole Allen pleaded not guilty at a Monday hearing in DC federal court to charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
The Daily WireCole Tomas Allen faces federal charges of attempting to assassinate the president, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple gun charges. He entered his not guilty plea in federal court for the District of Columbia. He faces life in prison if convicted.
Washington ExaminerAllen entered not guilty pleas to charges of attempting to assassinate the president, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, transporting a firearm and ammunition across state lines with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
NBC NewsThe man charged with allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month pleaded not guilty at a Monday arraignment in federal court.
Washington TimesThe man accused of sprinting past the Secret Service with guns and knives and attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner pleaded not guilty to four federal criminal charges.
Associated PressMan charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.
BBC NewsCole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with federal gun crimes and attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
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Cole Tomas Allen was handcuffed and shackled and wearing an orange jail uniform when he appeared in federal court for his arraignment. Allen didn’t speak during the brief hearing. One of his attorneys entered the plea on his behalf.
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NBC NewsCole Tomas Allen, 31, wearing an orange shirt and trousers, was handcuffed and shackled as he was brought into the courtroom in D.C. federal court. His handcuffs were attached to a chain around his waist, which clanked as he was led to the defense table.
ABC NewsAllen, who did not speak at all during Monday's hearing, wore an orange prison jumpsuit and was shackled around his hands and feet. He looked down at the ground when the charges against him were read.
Washington TimesCole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, entered not guilty pleas on Monday, appearing in shackles before Judge Trevor McFadden in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
BBC NewsAllen appeared in court on Monday in an orange jumpsuit and was shackled at the wrists and feet, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
The Guardian USCole Tomas Allen did not speak in court on Monday as his attorney entered the plea on his behalf.
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Defense attorneys argued both officials were inside the ballroom during the alleged shooting and that their involvement creates at least the appearance of a conflict of interest. The filing also cited Pirro’s friendship with Trump and public remarks she made after the incident.
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ABC NewsDefense attorney Eugene Ohm argued that U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro's "very public" and "close" relationship with Trump -- who was the alleged intended target of the attack -- might also play a factor in potentially recusing herself.
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01 Washington Times The ballroom was filled with Trump administration officials, members of his Cabinet and lawmakers from the House and Senate.
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02 Washington Examiner The indictment against Allen was returned this month by a federal grand jury following a sprawling investigation involving the FBI, Secret Service, and Justice Department.
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03 BBC News Allen's appearance in court was his first time standing before US District Judge Trevor McFadden, who will preside over the remainder of the case.
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04 Associated Press Allen told FBI agents that he didn’t expect to survive the attack, which could help explain why he was deemed to be a possible suicide risk, a Justice Department prosecutor said.
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05 NBC News Moments before the attack, Allen had sent his family members a note apologizing and criticizing Trump without mentioning the president by name, according to a transcript of some of his writings provided to NBC News by a senior administration official. Allen also wrote that “administration officials (not including Mr. Patel)” were “targets.”
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06 New York Post The former Torrance, Calif., teacher had been kept on suicide watch following the April 25 shooting at the Washington Hilton, during which Allen allegedly shot a Secret Service agent in his bulletproof vest before being subdued.
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07 The Daily Wire Allen sent an email the night of the attack to family members saying that he was no longer willing to allow “a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes,” according to an FBI affidavit.
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