Emem Miller Faces Charges After Trump Rally Arrest

Vem Miller, a 49-year-old man from Las Vegas, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor gun charges stemming from his arrest at a Donald Trump rally in Coachella on October 12. He was allegedly found in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, leading Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to suggest that deputies may have thwarted an assassination attempt on Trump. Miller has since filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Bianco, accusing him of defamation and alleging that his constitutional rights were violated during the arrest. Miller, who describes himself as a Trump supporter and artist, insists he only carried the firearms for protection and denies any intent to harm. His next court date is set for March 11. The U.S. Secret Service assessed that Trump was not in danger during the event.