The Man Behind the Pipe Bombs: A Danger to Society?

A man accused of planting pipe bombs near key political buildings in Washington, D. C. , will stay behind bars. The judge didn't buy the idea of letting him out before his trial. Why? Because the judge thinks this guy is a real threat to people. This man, Brian J. Cole Jr. , is said to have put two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national committees. He did this just before the big Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors say Cole wanted these bombs to explode and make news. Thankfully, they didn't go off. But if they had, the results could have been really bad. People could have been hurt or even killed.After his arrest, Cole told investigators he felt like he needed to "speak up" for those who thought the 2020 election was stolen. He targeted the political parties because he believed they were in charge. If found guilty, Cole could face up to 30 years in prison. Cole's lawyers wanted him released to home detention with GPS monitoring. They argued that he has no criminal record, has mental health issues, and lives with his parents. They said he's not a danger to anyone. But prosecutors pointed out that Cole kept buying bomb-making stuff even after the January 6 riot. He told the FBI that "something just snapped" when he planted the bombs. The judge was worried about Cole's sudden and impulsive actions. He thought Cole could do something like this again. So, the judge decided to keep him locked up. It's a tough call, but the judge believes it's the right one to keep everyone safe.