Brian Cole

Brian Cole

suspect United States

Brian Cole, a 30-year-old man, was arrested on December 4, 2023, in connection with the planting of homemade bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic parties in Washington, D.C. on January 5, 2021, the day before the Capitol insurrection. This arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation that had remained unsolved for over four years, during which the FBI had offered a reward for information leading to the identification of the suspect. Cole faces charges including attempted use of explosives for malicious purposes and possession of explosives to commit a violent act.

Born on Dec 04, 1991 (34 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
211,641
Power
12,110$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 151,976 $21,000,000 9,642$
France 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 59,665 $2,700,000 2,468$
Totals 2 396,276,162 211,641 $23,700,000 12,110$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Brian Cole is accused of planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters. 3

CNN: Accused DC pipe bomber Brian Cole told FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, sources say

France France: Brian Cole was arrested and charged with placing bombs at the Republican and Democratic party headquarters on January 5, 2021. 3

Le Monde: Etats-Unis : le poseur présumé de bombes la veille de l’assaut du Capitole arrêté