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Brian Cole Jr. Faces New Felony Charges for Pipe Bombs

4/15/2026

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Brian Cole Jr. faces two new felony charges for planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Initially arrested in December 2020, Cole was charged with transporting and planting the bombs, which did not detonate.
The new charges include attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism.
Cole has pleaded not guilty and remains detained, with his lawyers arguing the charges should be dismissed under Trump's pardons, which the Justice Department disputes.
A status hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2024.

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Brian Cole Jr. faces two new felony charges for planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Initially arrested in December 2020, Cole was charged with transporting and planting the bombs, which did not detonate.
The new charges include attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism.
Cole has pleaded not guilty and remains detained, with his lawyers arguing the charges should be dismissed under Trump's pardons, which the Justice Department disputes.
A status hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2024.