A federal judge sets a trial date in February for a Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. According to reports, the alleged devices were placed near the national headquarters of both the Democratic and Republican parties. Prosecutors say the actions occurred before the riot, which took place when a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol.
The sources agree that the case is being handled in federal court and that the February trial date applies to the defendant charged in connection with the pipe bomb allegations. The reports do not provide additional details such as the exact date in February, the defendant’s name, the number of charges, or the status of any plea discussions. The scheduled trial will address the government’s allegations and the defense’s response through the federal criminal process.
