U.S.Attorney News & Analysis

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.