Trial for alleged Jan 6 pipe – The Trial for alleged Jan 6 pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. is officially scheduled to begin in February, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the January 6 Capitol attacks. Federal magistrate Judge Timothy Kelly made the announcement on Wednesday, confirming that jury selection will commence next month for the Virginia resident who faces multiple charges related to explosive devices placed near Republican National Committee headquarters.

The charges against Cole Jr. center on two pipe bombs that were discovered near the RNC headquarters in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to the historic January 6, 2021, events. These explosive devices were positioned strategically close to the political party’s headquarters, raising concerns about potential threats to key political figures and facilities during one of the most turbulent days in recent American history.…