Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

"Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, could face a potential life sentence if convicted. He wore a blue jail-issue V-neck shirt and pants at his first appearance in Washington federal court, two days after authorities said they foiled an attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner."

"Prosecutor Jocelyn Ballantine said the weapons Allen brought to Washington included a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and three knives. 'He attempted to assassinate the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump,' Ballantine said."

"Allen booked a room at the Washington Hilton hotel, where the dinner took place, and traveled from California to Washington by train. He left a manifesto with family members referring to himself as the 'Friendly Federal Assassin' and discussing plans to target senior Trump administration officials."

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, attempted to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. He was arrested with a shotgun and knives. Prosecutor Jocelyn Ballantine stated he faces multiple charges, including illegal firearm transport and attempted assassination. Allen, who has no prior arrests, was ordered held in custody pending trial. He booked a hotel room for the event and left a manifesto referring to himself as the 'Friendly Federal Assassin,' indicating plans to target senior officials present at the dinner.

Read at Irish Independent