Cole Allen has pleaded not guilty to federal charges connected to an alleged attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump at or around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Multiple outlets report that prosecutors accuse Allen of attempting to kill the president and of offences involving firearms, including transporting firearms across state lines and discharging a firearm during an act of violence. He is also accused of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, along with additional firearms-related charges.
According to coverage, Allen’s legal team is also seeking to remove specific individuals from involvement in the case. MSNBC and Al Jazeera report that Allen’s attorneys move to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and Todd Blanche, raising questions about their roles and connections to proceedings. Al Jazeera specifically notes that the defence challenges Pirro’s involvement, citing her relationship with Trump and her role connected to the event.
The case’s next steps depend on the court’s rulings on any disqualification motions, alongside the criminal proceedings over the alleged assault and firearms offences.
