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🌱 Why a Torrance man’s case could reshape a high-profile prosecution

Torrance, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Torrance! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Torrance man’s case could reshape a high-profile prosecution
  • Torrance man tied to high-profile White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack
  • How a Torrance man became tied to a Trump security scare

Also on today's calendar: Annual Memorial Day Mass and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Clouds breaking for sun, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pirro Rejects Bid to Oust Her From Allen Case (newsmax.com) — A Torrance resident, Cole Tomas Allen, faces federal charges in Washington, D.C., accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Prosecutors are fighting a defense bid to remove U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche from the case over alleged conflicts, with a judge set to review the issue in late June.
   

• JUST IN: Armed Attacker Breaches Security At White House Correspondents' Dinner (patriotfetch.com) — A man identified as being from Torrance is accused of a 2025 armed attack attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., which injured a Secret Service agent and halted the event. Investigators are now examining his motives, prior behavior, and security lapses at the high‑profile gathering, raising broader questions about political violence and protections for national leaders.
   

• From rally gunfire to White House shooting, threats against President Trump continue to mount (timebulletin.us) — A Torrance resident is at the center of a high-profile security case after authorities say a 31-year-old man from the city traveled to Washington, D.C., armed and allegedly planning to target Trump administration officials. The report links this foiled plot to a series of recent threats and shootings involving Donald Trump, highlighting rising concerns about political violence nationwide.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday May 26
  • Arts, Media, Entertainment, and More!
    Student Services Plaza
    11:00 am
  • Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    12:00 pm
  • Kids Craft: Open Craft Table
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    12:30 pm
  • Mini Mushroom Terrariums for Teens
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    3:30 pm
  • Breakdancing Demo and Workshop With Juice Hip Hop
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    4:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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