Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Judge Orders Man Accused of Pipe Bombs in Washington to Stay in Custody
A man named Brian Cole is accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the big event at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
A judge decided that he should stay in jail while he waits for his trial.
He is facing two charges related to the bombs, but he hasn't said if he's guilty or not yet.
The bombs were supposed to go off near the buildings where the Democratic and Republican parties have their offices.
Brian Cole, 30, is accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
A federal judge ordered Cole to remain in custody without bail as his case proceeds.
Cole faces two explosives-related charges for the attempted bombings of Democratic and Republican party headquarters.
Cole has not yet entered a plea in the case.
The incidents occurred on January 5, 2021, and the judge's decision was made on January 2, 2023.
- Who
- Brian Cole, a 30-year-old man
- What
- Planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, DC
- When
- January 5, 2021, the night before the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack
- Where
- Washington, DC
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article
- Defendant
- Brian Cole
- Age
- 30
- Charges
- Two explosives-related charges
- Location of Incidents
- Washington, DC
- Date of Incidents
- January 5, 2021
- Judge
- Matthew Sharbaugh
- Court
- U.S. District Court