Summary
Brian J. Cole Jr. was arrested for allegedly placing pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D.C. on January 5, 2021. He confessed to the crime, saying he wanted to protest the political parties and express his belief that someone needed to speak up about the 2020 election being stolen.
Key Facts
- Brian J. Cole Jr. is accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on January 5, 2021.
- The bombs were placed outside the headquarters of both major political parties but did not explode.
- Cole confessed to federal agents, citing dissatisfaction with the 2020 election outcome as his motive.
- He was arrested at his home in Woodbridge, Virginia, on December 4.
- Cole faces charges related to transporting an explosive device and attempted malicious destruction.
- Evidence includes bomb-making materials found at his home and purchases of bomb components in 2019 and 2020.
- Cellphone records place him near the bomb locations the night before the January 6 Capitol riot.
- He will have a hearing regarding his detention in Washington's federal court.
