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News|CourtsUS judge orders DC pipe bomb suspect to remain in custody ahead of trialSuspect Brian Cole confessed to planting bomb, parroting Trump’s false claims 2020 election was stolen.

A federal judge in the United States has denied the pre-trial release of an individual charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on January 6, 2021. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh…

JBy Jonathan PierceJan 03, 20262 min read

A federal judge in the United States has denied the pre-trial release of an individual charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on January 6, 2021. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ruled on Friday that Brian Cole, aged 30, must remain detained before trial. The judge determined that no conditions of release could adequately protect the public from the potential danger posed by Cole.

According to the Department of Justice prosecutors, Cole confessed to placing pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters. This action occurred shortly before the events at the US Capitol, where supporters of President Donald Trump attempted to overturn the 2020 election results. Cole reportedly expressed a desire for media coverage of the explosions.

Judge Sharbaugh highlighted the potential consequences if the plan had succeeded, which could have included significant property damage, injuries to staff and bystanders, and a heightened sense of terror during a high-security Congressional proceeding.

Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ruled on Friday that Brian Cole, aged 30, must remain detained before trial.
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Following his arrest, Cole indicated to investigators his belief in the need to voice concerns about the 2020 election, which he claimed was fraudulent, and his intention to target political parties he viewed as responsible. If convicted, Cole could face up to 10 years of imprisonment on one charge and up to 20 years on a second charge, which includes a five-year mandatory minimum sentence.

Cole's legal representatives requested his release under home detention with GPS monitoring, citing his lack of a criminal record and diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. They argued that he does not pose a threat to the community, referencing his stable living situation with his parents in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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However, prosecutors noted that Cole continued to purchase bomb-making materials months after the January 6 incident, raising concerns about the potential for similar impulsive actions in the future. Judge Sharbaugh emphasized these concerns in his order, indicating the possibility of recurring conduct.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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