Suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty
A man has been charged in connection with an attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. (sources: latimes, cbsnews, courthousenews, abc7chicago, bbc)
Cole Allen, accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner, entered a not guilty plea. The case is ongoing as legal proceedings continue.
- Cole Allen is charged in relation to an attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- The legal process will proceed following the plea.
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The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events.
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