Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty
- Prosecutors allege Allen fired a shotgun at a U.S. Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint in a foiled attack on Trump.
Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at a White House gala last month, pleaded not guilty to all charges, including assault on a federal officer and firearms offenses.
- Charges faced by Cole Allen.
- Alleged attack details at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Legal proceedings for the attempted assassination.
WASHINGTON: The man accused of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
Cole Allen, 31, did not speak in court as his attorney entered the plea on his behalf. The charges include attempted assassination of the president, assault on a federal officer and firearms offenses.
Prosecutors allege Allen fired a shotgun at a U.S. Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint in a foiled attack on Trump and other members of his administration at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.