D.C. pipe bomb suspect faces 2 new charges

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The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack faces two new felony charges, according to court filings made public Wednesday. Brian Cole Jr. was hit with counts of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing…

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DOJ moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders

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The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of right-wing extremist Proud Boys leaders for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Prosecutors asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to vacate the Proud Boys’ convictions so it can move to…

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