Accused Correspondents' Dinner Shooter Cole Allen Charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer
Washington — Accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen is now facing charges of assaulting a federal officer.
TL;DR
- Cole Allen faces new charges of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.
- Allen was indicted by a federal grand jury on four charges, including attempting to assassinate President Trump and firearm charges.
- Prosecutors allege Allen attempted to breach security at the Washington Hilton with a shotgun, handgun, and knives.
- A Secret Service officer was reportedly hit by buckshot on his protective vest but not seriously injured.
- Allen is set to be arraigned on May 11 and will remain detained.
- Concerns were raised about Allen's jail conditions, including being placed on suicide watch and later in protective custody.