Washington court weighs detention after alleged pipe-bomb confession
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Washington — Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys appeared in court Tuesday over whether Brian J. Cole Jr., accused of planting two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, should remain detained. Court papers filed this week include a Justice Department memo describing Cole’s alleged confession, surveillance evidence and bomb-making components recovered at his home; defense lawyers have demanded disclosure of recordings and other Brady material and argued he poses no danger. The judge scheduled a detention hearing as both sides weigh detention later. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Washington — Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys appeared in court Tuesday over whether Brian J. Cole Jr., accused of planting two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, should remain detained. Court papers filed this week include a Justice Department memo describing Cole’s alleged confession, surveillance evidence and bomb-making components recovered at his home; defense lawyers have demanded disclosure of recordings and other Brady material and argued he poses no danger. The judge scheduled a detention hearing as both sides weigh detention later. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Jan. 6, 2021 — Two improvised devices placed near RNC and DNC headquarters; devices did not detonate.
- 2. Dec. 4 (reported) — Brian J. Cole Jr. arrested and charged in the pipe-bomb investigation.
- 3. Dec. 5 (reported) — Court ordered initial disclosure of Brady materials the day of arrest, per filings.
- 4. Recent Sunday — Department of Justice memo describing alleged confession, surveillance and recovered components filed or described in court papers.
- 5. This Tuesday — Federal detention hearing held as prosecutors urge continued detention and defense seeks release or evidence disclosure.
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