A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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29, 2026. – A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.must remain in jail while awaiting trial. Ali upheld a decision by U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh, who ruled on Jan. 2 that no conditions of release can reasonably protect the public from the danger that Cole allegedly poses.Cole, 30, pleaded not guilty to making and planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the night of Jan. 5, 2021. Cole, who lived with his parents in Woodbridge, Virginia, has been diagnosed with autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder. His attorneys say he has no criminal record. Cole has remained jailed since his Dec. 4 arrest. Authorities said they used phone records and other evidence to identify him as a suspect in a crime that confounded the FBI for over four years. Prosecutors said Cole confessed to trying to carry out “an extraordinary act of political violence.” Cole investigators that he was unhappy with how leaders of both political parties responded to “questions” about the 2020 presidential election — and said “something just snapped,” according to prosecutors. “While the defendant may have reached a psychological breaking point, his crimes were anything but impulsive,”."Indeed, the defendant’s pipe bombs — and the fear and terror they instilled in the general public — were the product of weeks of premeditation and planning." Defense attorneys asked for Cole to be freed from jail and placed on home detention with electronic monitoring. They say a“In fact, there was no possibility of death, injury or destruction as the devices were harmless,”If convicted of both charges against him, Cole faces up to 10 years of imprisonment on one charge and up to 20 years of imprisonment on a second charge that also carries a five-year mandatory minimum prison sentence. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Jacksonville City Council member calls for withholding JTA funding over paratransit changes1:14Will wind chill freeze my pipes? Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn has the answer amid cold tempsWill wind chill freeze my pipes? Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn has the answer amid cold tempsFleming Island teen still fighting for his life after being hit by truck in AugustDashcam, bodycam shows Jacksonville man's arrest after dramatic chase into Nassau CountyResidents at Jacksonville housing complex voice concerns amid plummeting temperaturesIntuition Ale Works owner says beloved downtown brewery is closing for good in AprilAttorney for child slammed by JSO officer at skate park calls for upgraded chargesCouple shares warning after falling for fake Facebook Marketplace listingLaw enforcement K-9 units across US come to St. Augustine for training exercisesTeen wrestler begins long road to recovery after suffering sever spinal injury during matchBetween Nassau, Clay, St. Johns counties, student lunch debt tops $450KSome residents were unaware of rooster fighting ring at Northside homeMeet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving HomeCity Council to consider ordinance to allow downtown Jacksonville bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.City Council to consider ordinance to allow downtown Jacksonville bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.Vaccine opt out expansion sought amid reports of Northeast Florida measles casesChief Meteorologist Richard Nunn expects cold temps to stick around this weekBartram Trail star Avery Hartley leads Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls XC teamPlummeting temperatures hit Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
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Man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot to remain in custodyA federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled on Thursday that Brian J. Cole Jr. must remain in jail while awaiting trial.
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