Man accused in White House Correspondents' dinner shooting charged with terrorism
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Cole Tomas Allen faces a new terrorism charge in connection with the April shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Authorities accuse him of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia announced the new charge on Thursday.
- The shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April.
- Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
- The new charge is terrorism.
