Allen hit with 3 charges, including attempt to assassinate the president
Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh on Monday approved the unsealing of the case against Cole Allen, the accused gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, as the suspect learned he will face three charges, including attempt to assassinate the president of the United States.
Allen, 31, wore a blue prison jumpsuit for his initial appearance in federal court. Allen spoke respectfully to Sharbaugh, answering, “No your honor,” when asked if there was any reason he would not be able to understand the proceedings.
Allen is facing three counts, including attempt to assassinate the president of the United States, transporting firearm across state lines and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
The attempted assassination charge could carry a sentence of life in prison, if convicted.
There was no plea at the hearing. Allen was only informed of the charges against him.
While the hearing was only minutes long, the next steps in the case were decided.
A detention hearing was scheduled for April 30 at 11 a.m., and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 11th at 1:30 p.m.
Fox News' Jake Gibson and David Spunt contributed to this report.
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