Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Summary
Cole Allen, the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to stay in jail while awaiting trial. He faces several charges related to the shooting incident that occurred outside the event.Key Facts
- Cole Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two gun-related crimes from the shooting.
- Allen made his first court appearance and has not yet pleaded to the charges.
- A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 11.
- Allen is held in a "safe cell" with 24-hour lockdown, a condition his lawyer asked the court to ease.
- Law enforcement said Allen fired a shotgun near the dinner where President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet members, journalists, and Congress members attended.
- A Secret Service officer was hit in the bulletproof vest but was not seriously hurt.
- Prosecutors believe Allen planned the attack carefully and presented evidence including a photo of Allen armed with weapons and ammunition.
- Allen’s lawyers stated he has no criminal record, is college-educated, works as a tutor, and is active in his church community.
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