Jan. 6 DC pipe bomb suspect due in court as defense seeks his release

The suspect charged in connection with the Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation is due in federal court Tuesday, as his attorneys argue he should be released while the case moves forward. According to a motion filed overnight, defense attorneys for 30-year-old Brian J. Cole Jr. are asking for his release ahead of trial. The filing also claims there was "government-induced excitement" surrounding his arrest.