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DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
By Daniel Miller at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· 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 Southlake News
The decision to allow top Justice Department officials to remain in the prosecution of Cole Allen has implications for the local community in Southlake , where residents take pride in their connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth area's strong sense of patriotism and national pride. As the case moves forward, Southlake residents will be watching closely to see how the prosecution unfolds, given the high-profile nature of the alleged crime. The fact that the attempted assassination was targeted at a major national event, the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, will likely resonate with locals who value public safety and the rule of law. With the Justice Department officials remaining on the case, the community can expect a thorough and rigorous prosecution, which will be closely followed by local observers interested in seeing justice served.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
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