Pirro: Evidence Cole Allen Shot Agent, Raising Stakes in Trump Attack Probe
Summary
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is now evidence that Cole Allen shot a Secret Service officer during an attempted attack on President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Ballistics tests showed a pellet from Allen’s shotgun was found in the officer’s vest, which supports federal charges against Allen.Key Facts
- Cole Allen is accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' dinner.
- Allen allegedly fired a shotgun at Secret Service agents guarding the event.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro revealed that a pellet from Allen’s shotgun was embedded in a Secret Service officer’s vest.
- The evidence links Allen’s weapon directly to injuries sustained during the shooting.
- Allen faces federal charges including attempted assassination of the president and assault on a federal officer.
- President Trump was quickly moved to safety and was not hurt.
- Allen has not entered a plea, and his lawyers have questioned parts of the government’s evidence.
- The investigation and court process are still ongoing.
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