Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Summary
The lawyer for Cole Allen, who is accused of shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, asked a judge to remove U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche from the case. They say Pirro and Blanche should not be involved because they were at the event and may be victims or witnesses.Key Facts
- Cole Allen is charged with trying to kill President Trump and assaulting a federal officer with a weapon.
- Allen’s lawyers want Pirro and Blanche removed because they were at the location during the shooting.
- Pirro is a friend of President Trump and has spoken publicly about being in the "combat zone" during the shooting.
- The lawyers argue that Pirro and Blanche have a conflict of interest and should not prosecute the case.
- Allen reportedly tried to enter the dinner with multiple weapons and fired a shotgun at an officer.
- The officer who was shot wore a protective vest and returned fire without hitting Allen.
- Allen allegedly emailed family saying he planned to target Trump administration officials at the event.
- Many high-level officials, including President Trump and Cabinet members, attended the event.
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