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BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A judge granted prosecutors’ request to temporarily keep Allen behind bars, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday on his continued detention.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with a shotgun and pistol. Federal officials suggest the attack was planned for at least several weeks.
Cole Allen, 31, appeared in federal court facing charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, and transporting a firearm across state lines. He allegedly stormed the Washington Hilton armed with multiple weapons during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Federal authorities charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after he allegedly tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives. Allen faces multiple federal charges, including discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected shooter, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the US president. The court hearing for the suspected shooter is underway in Washington, with Allen being formally charged in federal court.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in federal court facing charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump, transporting firearms to commit a felony, and unlawful discharge of a firearm during violence. The first charge carries a potential life sentence.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He faces multiple federal charges, including discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump in his first court appearance, a charge that carries a potential life sentence.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in a Washington court charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He also faces two firearms offenses, including firing a weapon.
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