Cole Allen Selfie Released Before Attack on White House Correspondents’ Dinner
3 weeks ago
New court documents are revealing additional details about the California man accused of attempting to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and target President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors say Cole Allen took a selfie of himself inside a hotel room just minutes before approaching the event, appearing to show him armed with equipment including a gun holster and knife.
Authorities allege Allen later tried to breach security barricades, prompting an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents before he was taken into custody.
Prosecutors say the evidence shows intent to kill and are asking that
Allen remain detained. His attorney maintains he is presumed innocent.
Prosecutors say Cole Allen took a selfie of himself inside a hotel room just minutes before approaching the event, appearing to show him armed with equipment including a gun holster and knife.
Authorities allege Allen later tried to breach security barricades, prompting an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents before he was taken into custody.
Prosecutors say the evidence shows intent to kill and are asking that
Allen remain detained. His attorney maintains he is presumed innocent.
