Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
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"Yeah, he did write that. I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I’m not a pedophile. Excuse me. Excuse me. I’m not a pedophile."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You should be ashamed of yourself reading that because I’m not any of those things."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cole Allen's journey of accountability in the criminal justice system starts today."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"This was an attempted assassination of the President of the United States, with the defendant making clear what his intent was."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"He attempted to assassinate the president of the United States, Donald J Trump."
— Jocelyn Ballantine , Other
"Make no mistake, this was an attempted assassination of the president of the United States, with the defendant making clear what his intent was – and that intent was to bring down as many of the high-ranking cabinet officials as he could."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"The deranged lies and smears against the president, his family, his supporters have led crazy people to believe crazy things, and they are inspired to commit violence because of those words."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"I'd like the vote as soon as possible to accelerate what America needs: a secure facility for the president and others to meet in, to have a good time, to enjoy themselves without putting the nation at risk."
— Lindsey Graham , Politician
"Let this be a message to anyone who thinks that Washington DC is the place to act out political violence."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"He attempted to assassinate the president of the United States, Donald J Trump."
— Jocelyn Ballantine , Other
"Make no mistake, this was an attempted assassination of the president of the United States, with the defendant making clear what his intent was – and that intent was to bring down as many of the high-ranking cabinet officials as he could."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"The deranged lies and smears against the president, his family, his supporters have led crazy people to believe crazy things, and they are inspired to commit violence because of those words."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"He attempted to assassinate the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump."
— Jocelyn Ballantine , Other
"We're going to be able to present to the world in less than 36 hours almost, exactly what happened."
— Kash Patel , Politician
Key People
Cole Allen is a 31-year-old school teacher from California who was arrested for attempting to attack an event attended by President Trump.
Alleged gunman who attempted to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Cole Tomas Allen is the suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Jimmy Kimmel is a television host and comedian.
Jocelyn Ballantine is an Assistant U.S. Attorney involved in Allen's case.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
Matthew Sharbaugh is a Magistrate Judge overseeing Allen's court appearance.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Tezira Abe is a public defender representing Cole Allen.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with a shotgun and pistol. Federal officials suggest the attack was planned for at least several weeks.
Cole Allen, 31, appeared in federal court facing charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, and transporting a firearm across state lines. He allegedly stormed the Washington Hilton armed with multiple weapons during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Federal authorities charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after he allegedly tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives. Allen faces multiple federal charges, including discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected shooter, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the US president. The court hearing for the suspected shooter is underway in Washington, with Allen being formally charged in federal court.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in federal court facing charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump, transporting firearms to commit a felony, and unlawful discharge of a firearm during violence. The first charge carries a potential life sentence.
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump in his first court appearance, a charge that carries a potential life sentence.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A judge granted prosecutors’ request to temporarily keep Allen behind bars, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday on his continued detention.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in a Washington court charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He also faces two firearms offenses, including firing a weapon.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He faces multiple federal charges, including discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
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