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WHCA shooting suspect agrees to remain detained ahead of trial
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WHCA shooting suspect agrees to remain detained ahead of trial

The Hill · Apr 30, 2026, 3:49 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner last weekend will remain in detention ahead of trial after he agreed to be detained. Cole Allen, 31, faces three federal charges over his alleged efforts to violently disrupt the annual black-tie dinner for journalists a

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