Overview
- Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, was indicted and ordered detained pending trial.
- Politico reported that prosecutors avoided explicitly linking the case to Jan. 6 during a recent hearing and in a pre-hearing brief.
- On his first day back in office, President Trump issued a full, unconditional pardon for individuals convicted of offenses related to events at or near the Capitol on Jan. 6, covering about 1,500 people.
- Legal analysts noted the breadth of the pardon could be interpreted to include Cole’s alleged offenses if he is convicted, a possibility DOJ is reportedly concerned about.
- Prosecutors say Cole gave a detailed confession, while his lawyers have not said whether they will seek protection under the pardon as MAGA figures continue to promote “inside job” claims about the case.