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Man charged with White House correspondents' dinner shooting pleads not guilty

ABC Australia · May 11, 2026, 1:52 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Cole Tomas Allen, 31, during a previous court appearance in late April.
  • Cole Allen, 31, did not ‌speak ​in court ‌as his attorney entered the plea on his behalf.
  • The charges include attempted assassination ​of ‌the president, assault on a federal ⁠officer and firearms ‌offences.

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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, during a previous court appearance in late April. (Reuters: Emily Goff/File Photo)

Link copied Share Share article. The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Cole Allen, 31, did not ‌speak ​in court ‌as his attorney entered the plea on his behalf.

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