Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting to remain in custody

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner this past weekend will remain in custody

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner this past weekend will remain in custody.

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Public defenders for Cole Tomas Allen had pushed for his release, but at a hearing Thursday they said he was "conceding detention at this time."

Allen, wearing an orange jumpsuit, looked expressionless as he was brought in. He glanced around at the relatively full courtroom and remained engaged during the brief hearing.