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White House gunman charged with assault

The man shot by a Secret Service officer after allegedly waving a gun outside the White House has been charged with assaulting a federal officer.

White House gunman charged with assault

Fri, 09 Feb, 2001 - 19:30

The man shot by a Secret Service officer after allegedly waving a gun outside the White House has been charged with assaulting a federal officer.

Robert W Pickett faces up to 10 years in jail and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

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