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FBI Arrests Brian Cole Jr. Over 2021 Pipe Bombs

12/13/2025

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The FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr. last week for allegedly placing pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committees on January 5, 2021.
The investigation spanned five years and faced scrutiny over the FBI's handling of evidence and claims of political interference.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said a team quickly identified Cole using existing evidence, contradicting claims of an ongoing investigation led by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.

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The FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr. last week for allegedly placing pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committees on January 5, 2021.
The investigation spanned five years and faced scrutiny over the FBI's handling of evidence and claims of political interference.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said a team quickly identified Cole using existing evidence, contradicting claims of an ongoing investigation led by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.