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Blaze Misidentifies January 6 Bomb Suspect, Sparks Controversy

12/6/2025

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The Blaze misidentified the January 6 pipe bomb suspect.
On December 4, authorities arrested Brian Cole of Virginia for allegedly planting the bombs before the Capitol riots.
The Blaze named Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, as the suspect.
Kerkhoff was confirmed to be at home during the incident, prompting criticism and questions about government involvement in January 6.

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Story summary

The Blaze misidentified the January 6 pipe bomb suspect.
On December 4, authorities arrested Brian Cole of Virginia for allegedly planting the bombs before the Capitol riots.
The Blaze named Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, as the suspect.
Kerkhoff was confirmed to be at home during the incident, prompting criticism and questions about government involvement in January 6.