US EditionBrian Cole Jr., D.C. pipe bomb suspect, hit with 2 new charges
The superseding indictment adds weapons of mass destruction and terrorism counts as prosecutors say the bombs were viable and tied to the Jan. 6 attack.
- 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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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…
Feds Level New Terrorism Charges Against Virginia Man In D.C. Pipe Bomb Case - Tampa Free Press
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday brought heavy new charges against Brian Cole Jr., the Virginia resident accused of planting pipe bombs at the Republican and Democratic national headquarters on January 5, 2021. Though Cole has been in custody since his arrest in December, a fresh grand jury indictment has now added counts of armed terrorism and […] Feds Level New Terrorism Charges Against Virginia Man In D.C. Pipe Bomb Case
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