Summary
A judge decided not to release Brian J. Cole Jr., who is accused of placing pipe bombs near political party offices in Washington, D.C., just before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The judge believes Cole is a danger to the public. Cole confessed to the act and said he did it to support the idea that the 2020 election was stolen.
Key Facts
- Brian J. Cole Jr. is accused of planting pipe bombs outside Democratic and Republican party offices.
- The incident took place on January 5, 2021, the day before the Capitol riot.
- Cole confessed to placing the bombs and said he hoped they would explode.
- A judge ruled that Cole should stay in jail before his trial because he might be a public threat.
- Cole expressed the act was a way to speak up for those who believed the 2020 election was stolen.
- If found guilty, Cole could face up to 30 years in prison across two charges.
- Cole's lawyers requested home detention, citing his mental health conditions and stable home life.
- Prosecution noted Cole continued buying bomb materials after the riot.
