Defense requests Cole Allen be moved from 24-hour lockdown cell, as WHCD shooting suspect concedes to staying detained

Lawyers argue that Allen is no risk to others, and his lockdown status has made it difficult to communicate with their client.

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WASHINGTON — The man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump will remain in detention as the case unfolds.

Cole Allen, 31, appeared in court on Thursday. He is charged with attempted assassination of a president. If found guilty, he faces life in prison. 

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