(Crankers) Federal investigators have detained a man from Virginia in relation to two pipe bombs that were put outside the buildings of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee the evening before the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
He is anticipated to be charged for allegedly installing the devices, which authorities found to be functional explosives that may kill or seriously injure people.
It remains unclear what evidence investigators gathered that allegedly links him to the planting of the bombs. The arrest comes nearly five years after the devices were found on Jan. 6, about 16 hours after a masked suspect wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers placed them. Investigators also noted the suspect’s unusual gait seen on security footage.
The discovery of the bombs triggered a major law enforcement response minutes before hundreds of Trump supporters breached barricades at the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify Joe Biden’s election win.
Investigators struggled for years to identify the suspect due to a lack of distinctive traits and issued multiple public appeals for tips. The FBI conducted more than 1,000 interviews, reviewed more than 39,000 video files, and investigated over 600 tips. The bureau also offered a reward of $500,000 for information leading to the suspect’s identification.
The lack of answers fueled conspiracy theories about political motivations and claims of an inside operation. Dan Bongino, now deputy FBI director, said in 2024 that the bombing was a setup, though no evidence has confirmed such claims.
Then Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was within 20 feet of the DNC device when she arrived at the building and stayed inside for nearly an hour before the bomb was found.
In another note, Jake Tapper accidentally suggested the suspect was a white guy. Nah, he’s black.
