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Cole Allen Faces Serious Charges After Attempted Attack at White House Dinner

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Cole Allen, a 31-year-old mechanical engineer from California, has been charged with multiple felonies, including attempted assassination of the President, following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Allen allegedly attempted to harm former President Donald Trump using a shotgun and a handgun, along with knives. He was apprehended by law enforcement after running past security at the Washington Hilton, where the event took place. A Secret Service agent was shot but sustained no serious injuries. Allen's detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday, and he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Key Details: • Detention hearing set for Thursday; preliminary hearing on May 11. • Allen faces charges including attempted assassination and firearm violations. • Incident occurred at the Washington Hilton during the annual dinner. • A Secret Service agent was shot but is in good condition.

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