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News in English (USA) / 05.12.2025 / 16:00

Arrest Made in D.C. Pipe Bomb Investigation Linked to January 6 Riot

In a significant development, the FBI has arrested Brian Cole Jr., a Virginia man, in connection with the placement of pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the January 6 Capitol riot. The arrest comes after years of investigation during which evidence reportedly sat in FBI offices. Sources indicate that Cole believed the 2020 election was stolen and had connections to conspiracy theories surrounding that event. With this arrest, officials hope to address concerns about the handling of the case and the broader implications of such threats to national security.
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