Shooting suspect pleads not guilty in federal court
Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, entered a not guilty plea. The arraignment took place in federal court. (sources: abcnews, theguardian, nbcnews, thehill, cbc)
Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges related to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The incident involved an alleged attempt to assassinate Trump.
- Cole Allen is the suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
- Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges during a federal court arraignment.
- The charges include an alleged attempt to assassinate Trump.
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The case raises questions about security at high-profile events and the legal proceedings surrounding threats to public figures.
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