DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to terrorism and WMD charges

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The man accused of planting pipe bombs near the headquarters of both major political parties ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol protest pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to newly filed terrorism-related charges.

Brian Cole Jr., 30, appeared in federal court wearing tan jail clothing and glasses, showing little emotion as he entered his plea. When asked how he pleaded, Cole responded, “Not guilty.”

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