US judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody


FILE PHOTO: A suspect in the planting of explosive devices near the Democratic and Republican committee headquarters in Washington is seen in this still frame taken from video released on March 9, 2021. FBI/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - A ‌federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington ‌the night before the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack should remain behind bars ‌while his case moves forward.

U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ordered Brian Cole, 30, to be held without bail as he faces two criminal charges related to the attempted bombings at the Democratic and Republican party headquarters. Cole, who faces two ‍explosives-related charges, has not yet entered a plea.

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