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Attempted Assassination

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crime16 days ago•1 min saved

DC Dinner Shooting: Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Gun Charges and Attempted Assassination

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty to federal gun crimes and attempting to assassinate President Trump after allegedly firing at a Secret Service agent during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC. The agent survived due to a bulletproof vest, and Allen appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit before Judge Trevor McFadden, as his lawyers seek disqualification of certain prosecutors.

via BBC|

#attempted-assassination #crime #federal-gun-charges

politics23 days ago•3 min saved

Buckshot from attacker's shotgun strikes Secret Service vest, prosecutor says

Federal prosecutors say buckshot from Cole Tomas Allen's Mossberg shotgun struck a Secret Service officer's bullet-resistant vest during the April 25 White House Correspondents' Dinner attack. The officer survived; Allen, who was injured, remains jailed and faces charges of attempted assassination of the president plus firearms offenses, with a potential life prison sentence on the assassination count. Prosecutors say there is no evidence of friendly fire.

via PBS|

#attempted-assassination #buckshot #cole-tomas-allen

politics26 days ago•6 min saved

Defense casts doubt on gunfire claim in Trump dinner shooting case

Defense lawyers for Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents’ dinner, say video evidence does not clearly show a muzzle flash and have demanded full access to video, witness statements and ballistics, arguing the prosecution’s theory rests on incomplete data. Prosecutors say a buckshot pellet was recovered at the scene, shot toward a Secret Service officer, and that Allen fired at least once, with ballistics analysis still ongoing. Allen faces up to life in prison if convicted; the government notes the investigation is continuing and notes surveillance footage showing an officer firing near the suspect as the incident unfolded.

via The Washington Post|

#attempted-assassination #ballistics-evidence #court-filings

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Woman sentenced to 8 years for attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

Sophie Roske, a transgender woman from Simi Valley, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, with prosecutors seeking at least 30 years. Roske was found with weapons outside Kavanaugh's Maryland home, calling 911 to report suicidal thoughts before police apprehended her. The case highlights concerns over political violence and threats against judges, amid discussions of her mental health and motives related to abortion and gun rights issues.

via Los Angeles Times|

#attempted-assassination #kavanaugh #mental-health

law-and-crime7 months ago•2 min saved

Woman sentenced to 8 years for plot to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

A transgender woman, Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison, with the judge considering her gender identity and mental health treatment, amid calls for a longer sentence from prosecutors and the Justice Department.

via Politico|

#attempted-assassination #kavanaugh #law-and-crime

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Man guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

Ryan Routh was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, where he pointed a rifle through a fence. The trial revealed Routh's intent to kill Trump, and he faces life in prison. The case highlights ongoing concerns about political violence in the U.S.

via Reuters|

#attempted-assassination #florida #political-violence

world8 months ago•7 min saved

Ryan Routh Convicted of Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Ryan Routh was convicted on all charges, including attempted assassination and weapons violations, for planning to shoot Donald Trump at a Florida golf course; he faces up to life in prison.

via NPR|

#attempted-assassination #donald-trump #gun-violence

law-and-crime8 months ago•5 min saved

Man Convicted of Attempted Assassination of President Trump

A Hawaii man, Ryan Routh, was convicted by a federal jury for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a golf course, highlighting the DOJ's stance against political violence and emphasizing the seriousness of threats against public officials.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#attempted-assassination #donald-trump #federal-conviction

law8 months ago•2 min saved

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump to defend himself in court

Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, rested his defense after calling three witnesses, including a former Marine sniper, while the prosecution presented extensive evidence. Routh, representing himself, argued about the weapon's capabilities and questioned witnesses about the attack plan, but the court intervened to maintain procedural rules. Jurors will hear closing arguments soon.

via NPR|

#attempted-assassination #donald-trump #law