Cole Allen, WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect, No Longer on Suicide Status
Cole Allen, a 31-year-old California man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the WHCA Dinner, is no longer on suicide watch at the D.C. jail. Federal prosecutors have presented evidence linking buckshot from Allen's shotgun to a Secret Service officer's vest, while his defense argues the case relies on speculation about intent. Allen, who has not entered a plea, remains in custody as the investigation and pretrial proceedings continue.
- ▪Cole Allen is charged with attempted assassination of the president and two firearms offenses.
- ▪A pellet from Allen's shotgun was found entangled in a Secret Service officer's bullet-resistant vest.
- ▪Allen's defense claims the government's case is based on speculation and that his writings did not mention Trump by name.
- ▪Allen sent a manifesto before the attack identifying himself as a 'Friendly Federal Assassin.'
- ▪Surveillance footage shows Allen rushing through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton.
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By Adeola AdeosunWeekend Night EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner last Saturday, is "no longer on suicide status" at the Correctional Treatment Facility at the D.C. jail complex, according to a court filing submitted Sunday.Allen's federal public defenders withdrew an earlier motion seeking his removal from suicide status, telling the court the request is now moot.
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