Cole Allen pleads not guilty to Trump attempted assassination
Summary
Cole Allen, accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump at a White House reporters event, pleaded not guilty to all charges. He faces charges including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and firearms offenses, and his lawyers are asking for certain prosecutors to be removed from the case due to possible conflicts of interest.Key Facts
- Cole Allen is accused of firing a shotgun at a Secret Service agent during an attack at the White House correspondents dinner.
- Allen was carrying multiple weapons and stayed at the Washington Hilton, where the event took place.
- Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges in federal court and was shackled and wearing an orange jumpsuit during the hearing.
- The defence wants to remove certain Department of Justice officials from the case because they were at the event and might be victims or witnesses.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and US Attorney Jeanine Pirro were present at the gala when the attack happened.
- Allen could face life in prison if convicted of attempted assassination.
- Allen was initially placed on suicide watch after arrest but was later removed; his legal team raised concerns about his treatment in jail.
- Allen told the FBI he did not expect to survive the attack on President Trump.
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