Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
Summary
A judge criticized federal prosecutors during a hearing about Cole Allen, who faces charges for trying to shoot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The judge said the government should not delay the case or share extra information since Allen agreed to stay in custody before his trial.Key Facts
- Cole Allen is accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint with guns and knives and shot at a police officer.
- Allen has been charged with attempted assassination and gun offenses but has not yet pleaded guilty or not guilty.
- At the hearing, Allen agreed to remain detained pending his trial.
- Federal prosecutors wanted to present more evidence to keep Allen in custody, but the judge said it was unnecessary because Allen agreed to detention.
- The judge warned against turning the case into a public spectacle and ordered prosecutors to share what evidence they could before the next hearing.
- The next court hearing is scheduled for May 11.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released a video showing Allen running through security, along with photos of weapons and items found in Allen’s hotel room.
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