Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
A man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC last month has entered a plea of not guilty.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces federal gun charges and accusations of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
The charges against Allen include using a firearm during a crime of violence and the interstate transportation of a firearm with intent to commit a felony.
Allen appeared in court on Monday wearing an orange jumpsuit and was restrained with shackles on his wrists and feet, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
Prosecutors claim that Allen tried to bypass a security checkpoint and fired a shot at a US Secret Service agent during the event held at the Washington Hilton hotel. The federal agent was struck during the exchange of gunfire but was protected by his bullet-proof vest.
Authorities subdued Allen just before a staircase leading down to a ballroom where the annual White House Correspondents' dinner was underway. The event was attended by journalists, President Trump, and numerous senior US officials.
This court appearance marked Allen's first before US District Judge Trevor McFadden, who will oversee the case moving forward.
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