Man Charged in Pipe Bomb Case Pre-Jan. 6 Capitol Attack; Possible Pardon Concerns Arise
The FBI has arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, in connection to the pipe bombs placed outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters on the eve of the January 6th Capitol attack. This arrest marks a breakthrough in an investigation that has puzzled law enforcement for years, using evidence such as credit card purchases, cellphone tower data, and license plate readers. Authorities are still investigating a possible motive and any connection the act may have had to the Capitol riot. The FBI and Justice Department stated the arrest was the result of a reinvigorated investigation, crediting a fresh analysis of already-collected evidence and data.
John Q. Hosedrinker