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April 15, 2026
Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges in pipe bomb case
- Brian Cole Jr. has been indicted on new felony charges, including attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed.
- Cole, who previously pleaded not guilty, is accused of planting functional pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC on January 5, 2021.
- A judge has ordered Cole to remain in custody, citing an intolerable risk to the community if released.
4 Sources
- Brian Cole Jr., D.C. pipe bomb suspect, hit with 2 new chargesApr 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM · CBS News
- Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new chargesApr 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM · The Guardian
- D.C. pipe bomb suspect faces 2 new chargesApr 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM · The Hill
- Prosecutors add terrorism charge in new D.C. pipe bomb indictmentApr 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM · Washington Post