Representative Thomas Massie and other critics are demanding that the FBI immediately release Cole, who remains imprisoned. Some critics allege that the government already possessed this video evidence and claim current FBI leadership has been incompetent or intentionally deceptive in the investigation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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New Capitol CCTV Video Exonerates Brian Cole Jr. of J6 Pipe Bombing
US Politics2 days ago
Recently surfaced surveillance images place Brian Cole Jr. on the northwest side of the Capitol during the precise moment an attacker was distributing explosive devices on the southeast side. The footage, released by Steve Baker and reviewed by Kyle Seraphin, suggests Cole could not have been the individual responsible for the January 6 pipe bombings. To support the claim, Cole's grandmother identified the jacket he wore in the clip as a gift purchased at Kohl's with her credit card, which she asserts the FBI can verify through purchase records.
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