
DOJ Fights to Keep Shooter Detained
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New court filings reveal Cole Tomas Allens pre-attack preparations, as prosecutors argue for his continued detention ahead of trial. The DOJ presents photos of Allen in dark clothing and holding a weapon, emphasizing the risk he poses. The incident, which occurred during the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, has heightened security concerns for high-profile events. The U.S. Attorneys office in D.C. urges pretrial detention, as Allen faces serious charges that could result in a lengthy prison sentence. The judges decision will be closely watched as the case progresses.
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Tampa Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — DOJ Fights to Keep Shooter Detained. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00It's April 29th. From your city to your ears, this is Tababay News today, powered by AI. The Department of Justice is pushing hard to keep Cole Thomas Allen locked up until his trial. He's the guy accused of firing shots at the Washington Hilton right during the White House Correspondence Association dinner. Prosecutors say he's way too dangerous to let out. New court filings back that up with fresh photos from his hotel room just before the chaos. There he is, geared up in dark clothes and holding a weapon, looking ready for trouble. The feds dropped these images to show the judge the real risk. This attack shook up one of DC's biggest nights for journalists and politicos. No one got hurt, but it ramped up security fears around high-profile events like that dinner. Officials from the U.S. Attorney's Office in DC filed the motion themselves, stressing pretrial detention is the only safe call. Allen's facing serious charges that could land him years behind bars. As the case moves forward, everyone's watching to see if the judge sides with the DOJ and
1:03keeps him off the streets for good.
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