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Former Capitol Officer Sues Media Over False Jan. 6 Pipe-Bomb Claims
politics1 month ago

Former Capitol Officer Sues Media Over False Jan. 6 Pipe-Bomb Claims

Former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff filed a 124-page defamation lawsuit in Virginia against Blaze Media and Jan. 6 figures Steve Baker and Joseph Hanneman, alleging they fabricated a 'forensic gait analysis' and falsely linked her to pipe-bomb placements at the RNC and DNC on the eve of Jan. 6; Kerkhoff says she was at home with her partner and dog, provides a video alibi, and CBS News debunked the claims, while Baker and Hanneman have promoted Jan. 6 conspiracy theories; the suit seeks accountability and highlights the personal damage she suffered.

via HuffPost|
#blaze-media#defamation#jan-6
Capitol Attack Suspect Faces Additional Terrorism Charges Over Pipe Bombs at Party HQs
politics1 month ago

Capitol Attack Suspect Faces Additional Terrorism Charges Over Pipe Bombs at Party HQs

Virginia man Brian Cole Jr. was indicted on two new felony counts—attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and terrorism while armed—for placing two functional pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC buildings the night before the January 6 Capitol attack. He previously faced charges for transporting and positioning the devices and remains jailed after a court found he posed an intolerable risk to the community. Investigators say he acted to protest the election results and targeted both parties, though he claimed he did not intend to attack the joint session.

via The Guardian|
#dnc#january-6#pipe-bombs
Capitol Hill pipe-bomber case tests reach of Trump Jan. 6 pardons
politics2 months ago

Capitol Hill pipe-bomber case tests reach of Trump Jan. 6 pardons

Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on Jan. 5–6, 2021, is asking a judge to dismiss the charges by arguing that President Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 pardons should apply to him. The defense contends the pardons cover offenses related to the events at or near the Capitol, though it’s unclear if they extend to Cole’s alleged conduct. The case highlights ongoing debates about how broadly the pardons reach, amid similar questions in other rioter cases with varied outcomes.

via CBS News|
#brian-cole-jr#criminal-charges#jan-6
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains in Custody Pending Trial
law4 months ago

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains in Custody Pending Trial

A federal judge denied bail for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs outside DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot, citing public safety concerns and the potential for devastating consequences if his actions had succeeded. Cole, who confessed to the bombings and expressed intent to target political parties due to beliefs about the 2020 election, faces significant prison time if convicted. His defense argued he posed no danger due to his lack of criminal history and living situation, but the judge emphasized the risk of impulsive conduct.

via Yahoo|
#capitol-riot#january-6#law
San Francisco Church Assault Suspect Throws Bombs at Officers During Car Chase
crime2 years ago

San Francisco Church Assault Suspect Throws Bombs at Officers During Car Chase

A suspect involved in a church assault in San Francisco led police on a pursuit to the East Bay, during which he threw two pipe bombs at officers. The incident began when the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Daniel Garcia, allegedly attacked a parishioner who confronted him for not taking communion at Saints Peter and Paul Church. After fleeing the scene, Garcia brandished a knife and threw pipe bombs during the pursuit. The California Highway Patrol eventually arrested him in Martinez. Garcia is now facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and setting off an explosive with the intent to harm.

via KGO-TV|
#arrest#church-assault#crime
Security concerns rise ahead of Biden's visit to Northern Ireland.
security3 years ago

Security concerns rise ahead of Biden's visit to Northern Ireland.

Four suspected pipe bombs were recovered by the police from a cemetery near Londonderry ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to Belfast to mark the 25-year anniversary of the Good Friday peace accord. The devices were found in an area linked to a parade opposing the peace accord where a police vehicle was attacked with petrol bombs and other objects. The police have left the scene and the Terrorism Investigation Unit will lead the investigation.

via Reuters UK|
#good-friday-agreement#joe-biden#northern-ireland