Federal judge apologizes to suspect in WHCD Trump assassination attempt
A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner Trump assassination attempt, over his treatment in custody. Allen was held in solitary confinement under suicide watch protocols, which his defense attorneys argued interfered with his ability to assist in his own legal defense.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui apologized in court to Cole Allen, accused of shooting a Secret Service agent and attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Allen was held in a 'safe cell' with 24-hour lockdown and constant monitoring due to suicide watch protocols. His defense attorneys argued the measures were unnecessary and interfered with his defense. By the time of the hearing, Allen had been removed from suicide watch, and his attorneys withdrew their request for court intervention. Prosecutors allege Allen carried out a violent attack, firing a Mossberg pump-action shotgun and striking a Secret Service agent with buckshot. The case will be presented to a grand jury this week, with additional charges and more video evidence expected to follow.
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