Overview
- Prosecutors said a federal grand jury added a count that the suspect attacked a federal officer with a deadly weapon, on top of attempted assassination and firearms charges.
- The Justice Department posted a video that it says shows the gunman firing at a security officer during the attempt at the Washington Hilton.
- U.S. District Judge Zia Faruqui apologized to the defendant in open court and called the jail’s treatment legally deficient after a week in near isolation.
- Detention officials lifted the suicide-watch label, though the defense says the inmate still lacks private calls, visits outside counsel, and access to a Bible.
- The security officer was struck but protected by a ballistic vest, and President Trump, the first lady, the vice president, and other attendees were moved to safety without injuries.