FBI Makes Arrest in Pipe Bomb Case Tied to US Capitol Riot
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington D.C. on the eve of the 6 January 2021, US Capitol riot, reports three major news agencies citing unnamed sources.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in an investigation that had long vexed law enforcement agencies, spawned numerous conspiracy theories, and remained a mystery in the shadow of the insurrection at the US Capitol. The suspect, identified as Brian Cole, 30, from suburban Woodbridge, Virginia, was named by the Associated Press, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Cole works for a bail bond company and lives with his parents. According to reports, he was wearing distinctive sneakers – black, gray, and yellow Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes when seen walking through the neighborhood on the day of the incident.
The pipe bombs were discovered safe by police, but authorities have warned that both devices could have been lethal. The then US vice-president-elect, Kamala Harris, had passed within 20ft of one of the explosives outside the DNC headquarters.
Cole was arrested in Virginia and is expected to make an initial court appearance in Washington D.C. earlier this week. The incident has sparked numerous elaborate theories, including one that claimed the pipe bombs were an "inside job" perpetrated by the US government.
In a podcast episode earlier this year, conservative commentator Dan Bongino advanced this theory, stating that he believed the pipe bombs were planted to set up a fake assassination plot on Kamala Harris. However, claims of such result-changing fraud have been unfounded and debunked.
The arrest comes as law enforcement agencies continue to investigate other theories related to the US Capitol riot, including ones linked to a federal security officer who had been cleared of any involvement in the pipe bombs case by producing a video of her playing with her puppies at the time.
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington D.C. on the eve of the 6 January 2021, US Capitol riot, reports three major news agencies citing unnamed sources.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in an investigation that had long vexed law enforcement agencies, spawned numerous conspiracy theories, and remained a mystery in the shadow of the insurrection at the US Capitol. The suspect, identified as Brian Cole, 30, from suburban Woodbridge, Virginia, was named by the Associated Press, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Cole works for a bail bond company and lives with his parents. According to reports, he was wearing distinctive sneakers – black, gray, and yellow Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes when seen walking through the neighborhood on the day of the incident.
The pipe bombs were discovered safe by police, but authorities have warned that both devices could have been lethal. The then US vice-president-elect, Kamala Harris, had passed within 20ft of one of the explosives outside the DNC headquarters.
Cole was arrested in Virginia and is expected to make an initial court appearance in Washington D.C. earlier this week. The incident has sparked numerous elaborate theories, including one that claimed the pipe bombs were an "inside job" perpetrated by the US government.
In a podcast episode earlier this year, conservative commentator Dan Bongino advanced this theory, stating that he believed the pipe bombs were planted to set up a fake assassination plot on Kamala Harris. However, claims of such result-changing fraud have been unfounded and debunked.
The arrest comes as law enforcement agencies continue to investigate other theories related to the US Capitol riot, including ones linked to a federal security officer who had been cleared of any involvement in the pipe bombs case by producing a video of her playing with her puppies at the time.
I'm like totally hyped that they finally caught someone in connection to those pipe bombs 
! I mean, can you even imagine what would've happened if those things had gone off? 
It's crazy that it took so long for the authorities to figure out who was behind it, but I guess justice will be served 
. And yaaas, let's get rid of all these conspiracy theories already 
! Like, come on guys, get some facts straight before you start spreading rumors 
. Anyway, can't wait to see what happens in court 
! It's crazy how much speculation went on about who was behind it all, and now we know it was just some dude trying to cause trouble 
. I feel bad for Kamala Harris having to be that close to one of the devices, though - can you even imagine?! 
The fact that people were thinking it might've been an "inside job" is wild 
. Anyway, I'm glad law enforcement was able to crack this case and bring some closure to it 
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pipe bomb scare what if ppl get hurt 
think its cool 3 ppl wearing same shoes 
but why was there 2 incriminating devices 
hope justice served 
and lets not start w/ conspiracy theories 
gotta keep it real 
. what really gets me is that people are already jumping to conclusions about who might've planted those bombs - an "inside job" theory? come on, let the investigation unfold before we start speculating about government conspiracies 
?
i mean can you imagine having to live with your parents and working at a bail bond company? sounds like someone trying not to get noticed lol anyway glad law enforcement finally found out what really happened, now we can all breathe a sigh of relief 
. I'm glad we're getting closer to finding out what really happened behind those scenes, but at the same time, it's frustrating that all these conspiracy theories are still swirling around 
. The fact that Kamala Harris almost got blown up is just wild 
. This arrest is definitely a step in the right direction and I hope it helps to put an end to all these wild theories 
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, it's just too much to believe.
i was browsing thru their website and saw this insane yellow and black combo... i need to cop them ASAP 
I mean, I'm not buying into any conspiracy stuff but it's interesting to see how some people spin things. and poor guy's parents must be freaking out right now 