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Federal Court hearing for Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect

Cole is seeking release from jail as a federal judge considers his pretrial detention.

Federal Court hearing for Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect
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Brian Cole, accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC in January 2021, is seeking release while awaiting trial. A federal judge deferred a decision on whether Cole should remain jailed or be placed under house arrest.

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Judge Orders Brian Cole Held Without Bail After Defense Seeks Release

Brian Cole sought release from jail in the federal pipe-bomb case, and prosecutors opposed his release. Center outlets focus on his attorneys’ arguments for release, including his autism diagnosis; right-leaning outlets center the judge’s order to keep him detained and the community-safety rationale.

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