The man charged over an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner pleads not guilty to an assassination attempt, according to court reporting from multiple outlets. In the proceedings, the defendant—identified in the coverage as Allen—enters the plea while disputing the charges. His legal team also asks the judge to limit who will be directly involved in prosecuting the case. The filings request that at least two top Justice Department officials be disqualified from direct involvement, arguing they could be considered victims or witnesses in the matter.
Both sources describe the same core claims: the plea of not guilty and the defense request to remove senior Justice Department officials from the prosecution team due to potential involvement or interest related to the case. The reporting does not indicate the outcome of the disqualification request or provide details on the officials’ specific roles. The case continues in court as the judge considers the defense motion and the prosecution proceeds.
