Suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty
The suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has entered a not guilty plea. His legal team is seeking to disqualify certain prosecutors from the case. (sources: cbsnews, pbs, military, politico, wtop)
Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges related to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. His lawyers are requesting the disqualification of specific U.S. attorneys from the case.
- Cole Allen is charged in connection with a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Allen's lawyers are seeking to disqualify U.S. attorneys from the case, citing potential conflicts of interest.
- The legal proceedings are ongoing following Allen's not guilty plea.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about legal representation and potential conflicts of interest in high-profile criminal prosecutions.
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