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Suspect charged with attempted assassination at correspondents' dinner
A man has been charged with attempting to assassinate the U.S. president during an event in Washington. The incident raised concerns about security and political violence. (sources: cbsnews, nbcnews, france24, wired, axios)
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Cole Allen faces charges for allegedly opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with new charges including attempted assassination of the president. He appeared in court following the incident.
- Cole Allen is charged with attempted assassination of the U.S. president after an incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Allen reportedly bypassed security and fired several shots before being subdued.
- If convicted, Allen could face a life sentence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about security at high-profile events and the potential for political violence.
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