Video Federal judge apologizes to accused WHCA Dinner shooter for prison treatment, draws criticism Federal Judge Zia Faruqui apologizes to the accused WHCA shooter for his treatment in prison. Critics highlight Faruqui's history of anti-Trump bias and past remarks calling the DOJ's actions 'embarrassing' for the government.
The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25 has officially been indicted by a grand jury.
The indictment was presented by the grand jury to Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui.
Fox News has learned that Allen was indicted on four charges, three of which were announced on April 27.
President Donald Trump posted a photo on social media showing law enforcement detaining Cole Thomas Allen following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026. (US President Trump via Truth Social/Anadolu/Getty Images)
The first three charges were attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines.
The fourth charge, included in Tuesday's indictment, is assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, according to sources.
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Peter D'Abrosca is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering crime and campus extremism in higher education.
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