Trevor McFadden
Coverage of Trevor McFadden in the Nexus archive.
- Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules
A federal judge denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from overseeing the prosecution of Cole Tomas Allen, who is charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The judge ruled that the officials' attendance at the event and Jeanine Pirro’s friendship with Trump did not create a conflict of interest.
- Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules
A federal judge denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from overseeing the prosecution of Cole Tomas Allen, who is charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The judge ruled that neither the officials' attendance at the event nor their potential conflicts of interest justified disqualification, as there was no evidence Allen targeted them or knew they would be present.
- Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to kill President Donald Trump and firing a shotgun at a Secret Service officer. The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, 2026. Allen faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.