Suspect charged with attempt to assassinate Trump intended mass casualties, prosecutors say

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 508

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Body Text Preview

The suspect in the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night was prepared for a mass casualty event, prosecutors said in a document filed in federal court early Wednesday.

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, and three assistants in her office signed a memorandum asking a judge to keep 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen detained as he awaits trial. They said his “actions were premeditated, violent, and calculated to …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us