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Cole Allen waives detention challenge before Trump assassination trial
Cole Tomas Allen has waived his right to challenge his detention related to charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. His decision marks a change from his defense team's earlier intention to seek bond release. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office had previously urged that Allen remain in jail without bond due to the severity of the charges, which include using a firearm during a violent crime. Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya confirmed Allen's waiver during a hearing, indicating the possibility to revisit the challenge in the future.
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Arrest of Cole Allen linked to assassination attempt at WHCD
Cole Tomas Allen was arrested for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He faces charges of transporting a firearm and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. During the incident, Allen approached a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun and pistol, resulting in a Secret Service officer being shot in the chest. The officer wore a ballistic vest and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday, with further proceedings set for the following Monday.
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Shooter at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified as Cole Allen
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, a man named Cole Allen, 31, charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons, leading to one officer being shot. The officer was saved due to wearing a bulletproof vest, according to President Donald Trump. Law enforcement officials moved Trump and attendees from the event after gunfire erupted. Trump emphasized the quick action of the Secret Service and stated that the event would be rescheduled within 30 days.
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