Key Facts

• Cole Allen was indicted on four federal charges, including attempted assassination of President Trump and assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon.
• The incident occurred on April 25 at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
• Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives when he tried to get past the security checkpoint one floor above the event.
• He shot at a uniformed Secret Service officer who was hit on his protective vest but not seriously hurt.
• Allen is 31 years old and will be arraigned on May 11; he has not yet pleaded guilty or not guilty.
• His case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, nominated by President Trump.
• A federal magistrate judge expressed concern over Allen’s jail conditions and apologized for his treatment.
• Allen was initially put on suicide watch, confined in a padded cell with limited access to communication or leave, but later moved to less restrictive protective custody.