Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty to all charges. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton hotel, where Allen allegedly tried to breach security with multiple weapons. He faces charges of attempted assassination, transporting firearms across state lines with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Allen’s defense team is considering asking for the recusal of the U.S. Attorney’s office in D.C., citing potential conflicts of interest due to relationships with Trump. The court has set a deadline for the government to respond to this motion, and Allen is scheduled to return to court in June.
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White House correspondents’ dinner suspect pleads not guilty
