California man arraigned in federal case for attempting to assassinate the President at White House dinner

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arraigned in federal court on charges including attempted assassination of the President, transportation of firearms across state lines with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, after allegedly traveling to Washington, D.C. with weapons to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Secret Service foiled the plot and he was taken into custody as the investigation continues.