Cole Tomas Allen Remains Detained After Attempting to Assassinate President Trump in Washington

Cole Tomas Allen remains in federal custody after waiving his right to contest detention following his alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.The defendant was taken into custody after he reportedly opened fire at a security checkpoint and wounded a Secret Service officer who was saved by a ballistic vest.Prosecutors from the DOJ presented evidence including a hotel selfie and emails that point to a calculated plan to carry out the shooting at the annual gala.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May while the FBI continues to investigate the motives behind the attack on the President.
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