Cole Tomas Allen, the person accused of speeding previous safety on the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, final month pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and different fees.
Allen was arraigned Monday in Washington, DC, federal court docket.
Prosecutors say Allen on April 26 entered the lodge the place the correspondents’ dinner was being held armed with a shotgun whereas the president and prime administration officers have been on a distinct ground.
Allen is accused of opening fireplace whereas operating by a safety examine level. He additionally pleaded not guilty Monday to assault on a federal officer.
A Secret Service officer was shot in his protecting vest and survived.
Attorneys for Allen beforehand requested the court docket to disqualify top Justice Department officials from being concerned in his case, arguing there’s a battle of curiosity as a result of they have been current throughout the incident.
Lawyers pointed to US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s attendance on the dinner, saying there may be an “appearance of partiality.”
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