{"id":2597201,"date":"2026-04-30T14:41:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cole-allen-agrees-to-remain-jailed-for-now-in-assassination-attempt-case\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:42:35","slug":"cole-allen-agrees-to-remain-jailed-for-now-in-assassination-attempt-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cole-allen-agrees-to-remain-jailed-for-now-in-assassination-attempt-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Cole Allen agrees to remain jailed for now in assassination attempt case"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcole-allen-agrees-to-remain-jailed-for-now-in-assassination-attempt-case%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2597201&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-federal-judge-orders-doj-to-release-portions-of-search-warrant-affidavit\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Federal Judge Orders DOJ To Release Portions Of Search Warrant Affidavit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/celeb-backed-rodney-reed-case-victims-sister-says-reed-a-serial-rapist-and-murderer-new-testimony-not-credible\/\" title=\"Celeb-Backed Rodney Reed Case: Victim\u2019s Sister Says Reed \u2018A Serial Rapist And Murderer,\u2019 New Testimony Not Credible\u00a0\">federal magistrate judge<\/a> ordered<\/a> that Cole Tomas Allen remain in custody after he agreed,at a washington hearing,not to pursue release before trial. The decision followed a reversal from a defense filing the day before that suggested he would seek bond; his attorney said the concession was temporary and Allen could revisit the issue later.<\/p>\n<p>The case stems from allegations that Allen attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump during an incident near a Secret Service security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, where Trump officials and journalists were present after the White House Correspondents\u2019 Association dinner. Prosecutors cite the seriousness of the charges and the weapons involved, including claims that allen traveled armed with a pump-action shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, and knives. The government has said ballistics and video evidence indicate Allen fired toward a Secret Service officer,who was reportedly struck once in the chest but later released from the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Legal arguments over detention have continued amid scrutiny of the government\u2019s filings and conflicting early accounts about how the officer was injured.Allen currently faces three federal charges, including attempted assassination of the president, and the most serious count could carry a life sentence if convicted, so he will stay jailed while the prosecution proceeds.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p>A federal magistrate judge on Thursday ordered that <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4543606\/what-to-know-cole-thomas-allen-trump-shooting\/\">Cole Tomas Allen<\/a> remain in custody after the man accused of attempting to assassinate President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> waived his right to challenge his pretrial detention for the time being.<\/p>\n<p>Allen, 31, told Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya during a hearing in Washington that he would not seek release ahead of trial, reversing course from a defense filing just a day earlier indicating he would push for bond. His attorney, Tezira Abe, said the decision was temporary and that Allen reserves the right to revisit the issue later.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4548208\/indict-federal-charge-assault-tpusa-reporter-minneapolis-protest\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Three indicted on federal charges in assault of TPUSA reporter at Minneapolis ICE protest<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4547976\/parents-sue-openai-canada-school-shooting-despite-sam-altman-apology\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Parents sue OpenAI over Canadian school shooting by transgender suspect despite Sam Altman\u2019s apology<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4547496\/jewish-londoners-stabbed-golders-green-antisemitic-attacks\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Two Jewish Londoners stabbed by attacker as mayor laments \u2018series of shocking antisemitic attacks\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, seated center, appearing before Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya in federal court on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s conceding detention at this time,\u201d Abe told the court.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Upadhyaya questioned Allen directly to confirm he understood the consequences of that decision. \u201cYes, your honor,\u201d Allen replied quietly.<\/p>\n<p>The hearing marked a procedural turn in a high-profile case stemming from Saturday\u2019s shooting outside the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house-correspondents-dinner\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2432\">White House Correspondents\u2019 Association dinner<\/a> at the Washington Hilton. Prosecutors allege Allen opened fire as he rushed a security checkpoint near where Trump and administration officials were gathered with journalists.<\/p>\n<p>Allen, described in court filings as a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\">California<\/a> teacher and engineer with no prior criminal history, had <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >initially sought release pending trial<\/a>. His public defenders argued he had strong community ties and support from family and colleagues who could ensure compliance with release conditions, calling him a \u201cloved and respected teacher\u201d who had \u201cnever demonstrated violence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Attorney <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeanine-pirro\/\">Jeanine Pirro<\/a> has pushed aggressively for detention, citing the severity of the alleged conduct and the weapons involved. According to a criminal complaint, Allen traveled across state lines armed with a pump-action shotgun, semi-automatic pistol, and three knives, along with other gear.<\/p>\n<p>Pirro, speaking on Fox News after the government\u2019s latest filing drew scrutiny for omitting a reference to an injured Secret Service agent, asserted there is no ambiguity about who fired the weapon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FOX NEWS: Do you know if Cole Allen fired a gun?<\/p>\n<p>JEANINE PIRRO: I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s any question but that Cole Allen was intending to fire that Mossberg. What we do know is that he fired that 12 gauge shotgun one time. The cartridge was still in the weapon. He fired in the\u2026 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9XvYt1sGdW\">pic.twitter.com\/9XvYt1sGdW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atrupar\/status\/2049848658858742266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s any question but that Cole Allen was intending to fire that Mossberg,\u201d Pirro said. \u201cWhat we do know is that he fired that 12-gauge shotgun one time. The cartridge was still in the weapon. He fired in the direction of the Secret Service officer. The Secret Service agent did not shoot himself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her remarks come as investigators continue to sort out conflicting early accounts of the shooting, including whether the struck agent was hit by Allen or friendly fire. Authorities have said forensic analysis is ongoing, though law enforcement officials have largely indicated the suspect fired the round.<\/p>\n<p>According to the criminal complaint, Allen ran through a magnetometer at approximately 8:40 p.m. before a gunshot rang out. A Secret Service officer was struck once in the chest while wearing a ballistic vest and was later released from the hospital. The officer returned fire, discharging multiple rounds, but Allen was not hit. He was taken into custody at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the hearing, Pirro\u2019s office <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/recap\/gov.uscourts.dcd.291781\/gov.uscourts.dcd.291781.15.1.pdf\">submitted a letter<\/a> to Allen\u2019s public defenders, who had accused the government of making assertions that \u201cappear to be either contradictory or at least somewhat undermined by statements by law enforcement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Writing on Pirro\u2019s behalf, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Ballantine argued that the government was \u201cunaware of any such statements\u201d that would \u201cindicate that the recovered ballistics evidence is inconsistent with aspects of the government\u2019s theory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government\u2019s preliminary ballistics and video analyses show that your client fired his shotgun in the direction of USSS Officer V.G., which Officer V.G. observed,\u201d Ballantine wrote. \u201cAdditionally, at least one fragment was recovered from the crime scene that was physically consistent with a single buckshot pellet; that fragment was recovered from a location at the scene consistent with your client firing his shotgun in the direction of Officer V.G.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During Thursday\u2019s hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Jones attempted to continue presenting evidence supporting detention despite Allen\u2019s concession. Upadhyaya rejected the request, sharply questioning its utility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is the purpose of the government putting additional information on the record?\u201d the judge asked, calling the approach \u201ccompletely inefficient\u201d and \u201ctruly unprecedented,\u201d noting prosecutors would have to present the same evidence again if Allen later challenges his detention.<\/p>\n<p>Allen faces three federal charges, including attempted assassination of the president, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The most serious count carries a potential life sentence if convicted.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4548203\/prosecutors-drop-reference-injured-secret-service-agent-trump-assassination-case\/\">PROSECUTORS DROP REFERENCE TO INJURED SECRET SERVICE AGENT IN LATEST FILING AMID CONFUSION OVER TRUMP ASSASSINATION CASE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Investigators have also pointed to writings allegedly sent by Allen shortly before the attack, including a message to family members expressing regret and referencing grievances with the administration.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Allen will remain behind bars as the case proceeds, with the option to revisit his detention status at a later stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal judge kept Cole Tomas Allen jailed after he temporarily waived bond<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2633,"featured_media":2597202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26120599333448.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[34943,78676,33740,33543,33118],"class_list":["post-2597201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-assassination-attempt","tag-cole-allen","tag-court-ruling","tag-jail-sentence","tag-legal-proceedings"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26120599333448.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2597201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2633"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2597201"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2597201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2597205,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2597201\/revisions\/2597205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2597202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2597201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2597201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2597201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}