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Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect arrested, faces explosives charges, Trump DOJ says

Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, was charged with transporting explosive devices and attempted malicious destruction after placing pipe bombs near political party headquarters, FBI said.

  • The FBI has arrested Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old man from Woodbridge, Virginia, for allegedly planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 6, 2021, as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi at a press conference.
  • The arrest follows a nearly five-year investigation, which included raising the reward for information to $500,000 and relying on surveillance footage of the suspect's actions prior to the attack.
  • Officials stated that the breakthrough in the case resulted from a meticulous review of existing evidence in the FBI's possession, not new tips or leads.
  • The arrest marks significant progress in a case where the bombs posed a significant threat to public safety had they detonated during the Capitol riot.
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