FBI investigations revealed that the explosive devices were placed on the evening of January 5, the night before the Capitol riot. Photo: Reuters FBI investigations revealed that the explosive devices were placed on the evening of January 5, the night before the Capitol riot. Photo: Reuters
FBI investigations revealed that the explosive devices were placed on the evening of January 5, the night before the Capitol riot. Photo: Reuters
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FBI: pipe bombs found near US Capitol planted night before riot

  • The new information raises concerns as law enforcement officials step up security ahead of former president Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial
  • Meanwhile “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley, whose image was widely circulated, pleaded not guilty, and two Proud Boys members were indicted

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Updated: 8:39pm, 30 Jan, 2021

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FBI investigations revealed that the explosive devices were placed on the evening of January 5, the night before the Capitol riot. Photo: Reuters FBI investigations revealed that the explosive devices were placed on the evening of January 5, the night before the Capitol riot. Photo: Reuters
FBI investigations revealed that the explosive devices were placed on the evening of January 5, the night before the Capitol riot. Photo: Reuters
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