Alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole appearing in court for arguments over his continued detention

DC pipe-bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. told authorities he wanted to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen and target the country’s political parties for being “in charge” after his arrest earlier this month, prosecutors said Sunday.

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  1. Dec 29, 2025DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr.’s possible motive revealed: ‘Something just snapped’
  2. Dec 30, 2025Alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole appearing in court for arguments over his continued detention

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Last development · Dec 30, 2025 — Alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole appearing in court for arguments over his continued detention

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 273d ago

D.C. pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole diagnosed with autism, attorneys say in motion for release

UPICenter· 273d ago

Alleged D.C. pipe-bomber set for detention hearing; lawyers argue for pretrial release

CBS NewsCenter· 273d ago

Alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole appearing in court for arguments over his continued detention

CBS NewsCenter· 274d ago

Accused D.C. pipe bomber told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says

NewsweekCenter· 274d ago

DC pipe bomb suspect said someone needed to ‘speak up’

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Ran by 1 outlet· Blaze Media
Blaze MediaRight· 273d ago

Pipe-bomb suspect Brian Cole’s movements on Jan. 5, 2021, are not as clear as charges make it appear

Blaze MediaRight· 273d ago

Pipe-bomb suspect Brian Cole’s movements on Jan. 5, 2021, are not as clear as charges make it appear

New York PostLean Right· 274d ago

DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr.’s possible motive revealed: ‘Something just snapped’

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, Independent Journal Review
The Daily CallerRight· 274d ago

‘Something Just Snapped’: Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr.’s Confession Revealed In Court Docs

‘Something Just Snapped’: Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr.’s Confession Revealed In Court Docs

Fox NewsRight· 274d ago

DC pipe bomb suspect says someone needed to 'speak up' about stolen election claims

The Daily SignalRight· 274d ago

‘Just Snapped’: Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr.’s Confession Revealed in Court Docs

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The GuardianLean Left· 273d ago

Suspected DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing after alleged confession

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