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Suspect in Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt must remain shackled in court, judge says
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ava-joye Burnett , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect had requested to appear without restraints, but this was denied. A man accused of a serious crime appeared in court.
A man accused of a serious crime appeared in court. He faces charges including a major offense against the President. The suspect had requested to appear without restraints, but this was denied.
The allegations are considered serious, despite the suspect's previous calm behavior in court. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Further details about the case, including video evidence, are known to prosecutors, who mentioned its extensive nature in court.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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