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DOJ Opposes Dismissal of Charges Against Pipe Bomb Suspect

4/10/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice opposed dismissing charges against Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs before January 6, 2021.
His lawyers argued his actions were tied to January 6 and should fall under pardons by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Department of Justice said pardons apply only to offenses related to January 6, 2021.
A hearing on his motion to dismiss is scheduled for April 21, 2026.

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The U.S. Department of Justice opposed dismissing charges against Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs before January 6, 2021.
His lawyers argued his actions were tied to January 6 and should fall under pardons by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Department of Justice said pardons apply only to offenses related to January 6, 2021.
A hearing on his motion to dismiss is scheduled for April 21, 2026.