Allen is accused of trying to kill Trump, transporting firearms interstate, discharging a firearm during an act of violence and assaulting law enforcement.
White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges that include trying to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Allen, who allegedly attempted to storm the ballroom at the Washington Hilton armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives, entered his plea before Judge Trevor McFadden at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He pleaded not guilty to all four counts against him and was shackled at his waist and wrists, according to MS NOW.
Allen stands accused of trying to assassinate Trump on April 25, transporting firearms interstate, discharge of a firearm during an act of violence and assault on law enforcement.
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