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WHCD shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination

Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during his first court appearance.

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WHCD shooting suspect charged with attempted assassinationCole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during his first court appearance.
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