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James Copenhaver, 2024 Butler rally shooting survivor, dies at 76
politics25 days ago

James Copenhaver, 2024 Butler rally shooting survivor, dies at 76

James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He succumbed to complications from his injuries two years after the shooting, which also killed firefighter Corey Comperatore and wounded David Dutch. While political figures offered condolences, the death highlights the long-term physical toll on survivors of the attack, which triggered a major Secret Service investigation.

via WTAE|
#butler-rally-shooting#corey-comperatore#james-copenhaver
Jim Copenhaver, 2024 Butler shooting victim, dies at 76
us-news25 days ago

Jim Copenhaver, 2024 Butler shooting victim, dies at 76

Jim Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. His family confirmed his passing on September 23, 2026, attributing it to complications from 'life-altering' injuries sustained two years prior. While the family statement did not specify the exact cause of death, Fox News reports he died from complications related to his wounds, including permanent nerve damage and bullet fragments that remained in his body. Copenhaver was one of two people injured in the attack, which also killed former fire chief Corey Comperatore. The incident triggered a major Secret Service investigation, leading to the resignation of then-Director Kimberly Cheatle and suspensions for six agents. Copenhaver had previously filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding his medical care and multiple surgeries. Political figures, including the House Republican Conference, expressed condolences, highlighting his status as a veteran and patriot.

via NBC News|
#butler-shooting#jim-copenhaver#secret-service
James Copenhaver, 2024 Butler rally shooting survivor, dies two years later
politics26 days ago

James Copenhaver, 2024 Butler rally shooting survivor, dies two years later

James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He succumbed to complications from his injuries two years after the shooting, which also killed firefighter Corey Comperatore and wounded David Dutch. While political figures offered condolences, the death highlights the long-term physical toll on survivors of the attack, which triggered a major Secret Service investigation.

via CBS News|
#butler-shooting#corey-comperatore#james-copenhaver
FBI files reveal Crooks' 'Bob Dole' alias, anonymous cremation, and emotional detachment
politics1 month ago

FBI files reveal Crooks' 'Bob Dole' alias, anonymous cremation, and emotional detachment

Newly released FBI documents detail the background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump in July 2024. The files reveal that Crooks used the alias 'Bob Dole' to purchase rifle parts and that an anonymous donor paid for his cremation. While Trump claims new evidence links the attack to a 'Democrat plot,' FBI Director Kash Patel states no broader conspiracy was found. Crooks' father described his son as emotionally detached and obsessed with firearms, though investigators found no evidence of external coordination.

via International Business Times UK|
#butler-shooting#fbi-records#politics
FBI files detail Crooks' final 100-yard practice before Butler shooting
us-news1 month ago

FBI files detail Crooks' final 100-yard practice before Butler shooting

Newly unclassified FBI documents reveal that Thomas Matthew Crooks practiced a 100-yard shot at a Pennsylvania gun club the day before he attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in July 2024. The 600-page file details Crooks' five-year obsession with firearms, his use of the alias 'Bob Dole' for online orders, and his emotionally detached upbringing. While President Trump claims the attack was a 'Democratic plot,' FBI Director Kash Patel testified that Crooks acted alone with no external connections.

via NBC News|
#butler-pennsylvania#fbi#senate-judiciary
FBI records reveal Crooks used 'Bob Dole' alias and had anonymous cremation
crime-and-justice1 month ago

FBI records reveal Crooks used 'Bob Dole' alias and had anonymous cremation

Newly released FBI documents detail the life of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump in July 2024. The records, reviewed by Fox News and The New York Post, reveal that Crooks used the alias 'Bob Dole' for suspicious online purchases and that an anonymous donor paid for his cremation. His family described him as emotionally detached and socially isolated, with no clear motive for the attack.

via Fox News|
#anonymous-donor#crime-and-justice#fbi-records
FBI Files Reveal Thomas Crooks' Silent Upbringing and Gun Obsession
crime1 month ago

FBI Files Reveal Thomas Crooks' Silent Upbringing and Gun Obsession

Newly released FBI documents detail the upbringing of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in July 2024. The files, reviewed by the New York Post and shared with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, describe Crooks as a quiet, emotionally detached individual who became obsessed with firearms and privacy tools. While his family and investigators found no clear motive or conspiracy, the records highlight his academic success, lack of social bonds, and use of the alias 'Bob Dole' for online purchases.

via New York Post|
#butler-shooting#crime#fbi-documents
Judge questions harsh jail treatment for Trump attacker Cole Allen
politics5 months ago

Judge questions harsh jail treatment for Trump attacker Cole Allen

Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui criticized the D.C. jail for treating Cole Allen, charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump, more harshly than Jan. 6 defendants—placing him in a safe, padded cell with five-point restraints and suicide precautions without a suicide-risk finding or criminal history—and ordered prosecutors to clarify where he will be detained, as Allen’s lawyers pressed to end those precautions.

via CNBC|
#cole-allen#jail-conditions#jan-6
Allen Waives Detention Challenge in Trump Assassination Case
politics5 months ago

Allen Waives Detention Challenge in Trump Assassination Case

Cole Tomas Allen waived his right to challenge detention in jail for now in the case accusing him of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner; prosecutors sought to keep him detained without bond pending trial, and the judge cautioned against the government's request to present more evidence, noting the decision could be revisited later.

via CNBC|
#cole-tomas-allen#dc-federal-court#detention-waiver
Ryan Routh Convicted of Attempting to Assassinate Trump in Florida
world1 year ago

Ryan Routh Convicted of Attempting to Assassinate Trump in Florida

Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, after pointing a rifle through a fence and planning to kill Trump during his golf game. The jury also convicted him on weapons and impeding federal agents charges, with a potential life sentence. The case highlights concerns over political violence in the US, especially amid recent threats against Trump.

via Al Jazeera|
#florida#guilty-verdict#political-violence