Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump at Correspondents' Dinner Under 'Suicide Precautions'
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington last week, is under 'suicide precautions,' according to his attorneys. On Saturday, Allen's lawyers filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to lift the suicide restrictions, arguing that they violate his rights under the due process clause and stating that Allen 'has not exhibited indications' of suicidal tendencies. 'Continued confinement under suicide precautions is unnecessary and violates Mr. Allen's due process rights by denying him dignity and access to resources within the jail,' the defense attorneys wrote. 'For these reasons, and any other reasons the court may determine during a hearing on the motion, Mr. Allen requests the court to order the DOC (Department of Corrections) to remove all suicide precautions.'
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