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Grand Jury Adds Charge in Trump Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Case

A first court hearing is scheduled for next week.

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.