Allen charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Cole Allen | CBS

Allen’s initial court appearance is underway. He is appearing before Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh in the federal courthouse in Washington.

Sharbaugh ordered the documents in the case to be unsealed. Allen faces three charges:

Using a firearm during a crime of violence
Assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon
Attempt to assassinate the president of the United States

Allen is wearing a bright blue jumpsuit, with two officers from the U.S. Marshals Service behind him. He asked the court to appoint a lawyer for him.