Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot
Summary
A federal trial will begin in February for Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties just before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The judge ruled that President Trump’s pardons for many January 6 rioters do not apply to Cole, so his case will proceed to trial.Key Facts
- Brian J. Cole Jr. is charged with planting two pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters near the Capitol.
- The bombs were found but did not explode.
- The alleged bomb planting happened on the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- Cole is charged with four crimes related to explosives and terrorism.
- His trial is scheduled to start on February 16 and is expected to last about two weeks.
- The judge ruled that President Trump’s mass pardons for January 6 rioters do not cover Cole.
- Cole was arrested almost a year after the pardons were issued.
- Cole gave a confession to FBI agents after his arrest.
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