Tutor, Gamer Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt

0:00It's April 30, I'm Cory with the story, and this is U.S. News Today, your AI-powered National Briefing. A 31-year-old guy from Torrance, California named Cole Thomas Allen just agreed to stay locked up while facing charges for trying to. Assassinate President Trump. This went down at the White House Correspondent's Association dinner last Saturday at the Washington Hilton, one of DC's biggest events. He allegedly bolted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun, knives, and ammo gear, firing at least once toward a secret service agent. That agent got hit in the chest, but his bulletproof vest saved him. No serious injuries there. Allen got hurt too, but not from gunfire. Allen's no random dude. He's a smart tutor and video game developer who called himself a friendly federal assassin online. Hinting at beef with. Folks are stunned. This educated cat went this route, sparking talks on security lapses at high-profile spots. In court Thursday, prosecutors pushed hard for detention with photos and ballistics, showing

1:03he blasted Buckshot toward the agent. His lawyers first fought for release, calling the evidence shaky, but they backed off for now, though they might try again later. With charges like attempted assassination and illegal gun use, he's staring at life in prison if convicted. Police heads to trial soon, keeping everyone watching how this security scare shakes out.