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Brian Cole Jr., D.C. pipe bomb suspect, hit with 2 new charges
Prosecutors say the new counts follow a yearslong investigation and allege Cole built, transported and planted viable pipe bombs.
- Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed, in addition to previous explosives charges for planting pipe bombs outside political offices before the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
- Cole allegedly confessed to investigators, claiming he targeted the political parties because they were in charge and stating he acted on behalf of those who believed the 2020 election was stolen from Trump.
- While Cole suggests his conduct is covered by Trump's sweeping pardons related to the Capitol riot, prosecutors assert he is categorically excluded from clemency.
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J6 Pipe Bomber Hit with Additional Charges.
A Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters before January 6, 2021, now faces additional felony charges. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Virginia, has been indicted on new felony charges for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the night before January 6, 2021. The updated indictment includes charges of attempting to use weapons o…
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Conservative Daily NewsTrump DOJ Hits DC Pipe Bomb Suspect With Terror Charges
The Trump administration ramped up its case on Tuesday against the man accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican headquarters.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect faces 2 new charges
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack faces two new felony charges, according to court filings made public Wednesday. Brian Cole Jr. was hit with counts of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of…
More Charges Filed in Pipe Bomb Case
Federal prosecutors have filed additional felony charges against the individual accused of placing pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee offices before the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol protest. The charges were unveiled in a superseding indictment. The first new charge says Brian Cole Jr. “used and attempted to use a weapon of mass destruction” against “persons and property.” The second new charge says the suspect all…
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