Cole’s Case Moves Forward Without Trump Pardon | Roanoke News

Brian J. Cole Junior, accused of planting pipe bombs near DNC and RNC headquarters the night before January 6, faces charges that won’t be erased by Trump’s mass pardons — a federal judge ruled they don’t apply to him since he wasn’t arrested until nearly a year after the pardons were issued. Prosecutors say he confessed, citing confusion over election conspiracies, and evidence including phone records links him to the devices. With no trial date set and his next court date this Wednesday, Cole’s case moves forward without presidential clemency — a stark reminder that even sweeping pardons have limits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5aeaf5b3b758b97a