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DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
By Daniel Miller at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Why this matters in Denton News
The decision to allow top Justice Department officials to remain in the prosecution of Cole Allen has implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where residents are likely to follow the case closely due to its connection to the region's own experiences with high-profile security threats. As the prosecution moves forward, Denton County residents may be interested in the potential consequences for local law enforcement and emergency response protocols, particularly in the event of similar incidents occurring in the area. The fact that the attempted assassination occurred at a high-profile event like the White House Correspondents' Association dinner also raises questions about the security measures in place at large gatherings in Denton and surrounding communities. As the case against Cole Allen proceeds, local officials and residents will be watching to see how the Justice Department's handling of the prosecution may inform or influence security practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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