DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr. Hit With Federal Indictment on Jan. 6 Anniversary
DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. was hit with a federal indictment on Tuesday — roughly five years after he allegedly planted explosives on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The federal indictment charged Cole with interstate transportation of explosives and malicious attempt to use explosives, for allegedly placing two pipe bombs by the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the evening of Jan. 5, 2021, the US Department of Justice announced.
“Given that Cole crossed state lines and targeted the political leadership of both parties, for which there is an inherent crime of federal jurisdiction, handling this in federal court is most proper,” US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a statement on Tuesday.
“The FBI and my office worked around the clock to ensure that this defendant is charged with the right crimes for his dangerous acts,” Pirro said.
The charges in the federal indictment were the same as those waged against him in a complaint filed last month. (Read more from “DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr. Hit With Federal Indictment on Jan. 6 Anniversary” HERE)
