Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, appeared in federal court in Washington on Monday and will be facing three criminal charges, including attempting to assassinate the president.
The 31-year-old, who is suspected of pushing through a security checkpoint on Saturday evening with multiple weapons, was also charged on Monday with transportation of a firearm or ammunition in interstate commerce and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. The assassination attempt charge is the heaviest and could put him behind bars for life.
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Allen was apprehended at the Hilton on Saturday night as the president, first lady, and vice president sat on stage during the meal portion of the event and before any major speeches were made. During the half-hour court appearance just before 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Allen
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