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Lawyers Move to Disqualify Pirro Amid Hilton Shooting Indictment

5/8/2026

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Lawyers moved to disqualify U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials because they were present at the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
Cole Tomas Allen was indicted on four counts, an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump and assault of an officer, after April 25 2026 Washington Hilton shooting.
Attorneys say Pirro’s victim status and rules create conflict, noting she signed the indictment and added a charge of assaulting an officer.

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Lawyers moved to disqualify U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials because they were present at the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
Cole Tomas Allen was indicted on four counts, an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump and assault of an officer, after April 25 2026 Washington Hilton shooting.
Attorneys say Pirro’s victim status and rules create conflict, noting she signed the indictment and added a charge of assaulting an officer.