The FBI on Thursday released new information about the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect for the first time in nearly four years, drawing derision.
The FBI Washington Field Office released the following document: video The suspect is believed to have planted a bomb near the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The video was released in the wake of a Jan. 6 report led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
of report Two pipe bombs that authorities said were found outside the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) diverted law enforcement from the Capitol “at a critical time,” they said. . (Related: New Orleans FBI Office and Police Department Full of DEI Nonsense)
“On January 5, 2021, the suspect planted pipe bombs near the offices of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee,” the FBI announced online. “As part of a new call for information, #FBIWFO posted unreleased video of suspect planting a bomb near the DNC.”
On January 5, 2021, the suspects planted pipe bombs near the offices of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee. As part of a new hint recruitment campaign, #FBIWFO A suspect posted unreleased footage of him planting a bomb near the DNC. pic.twitter.com/Fe9RHCsZYL
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 2, 2025
Officials said the suspect was wearing gray Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes with a yellow logo. press release The alleged bomber was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, as well as gloves and a face mask. The department announced Thursday that it currently believes the suspect is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall.
They also said the suspect is believed to be approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall. pic.twitter.com/iCZH99stre
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 2, 2025
The announcement reiterated the FBI’s statement. $500,000 reward Seeking information that led to the arrest and conviction of a pipe bomb suspect. The FBI said tips from the public are helping “move the investigation forward,” but it has not yet found the person who planted the pipe bomb.
“Information received by the FBI to date has helped advance the investigation, but has not led to the identification of a suspect,” the FBI said Thursday. “We encourage anyone who has been hesitant to come forward or who was unaware that they have important information to contact the FBI.” (Related: Editor’s Daily Report: January 6, prosecutor to resign before Trump takes office)
FBI releases new information on pipe bomb suspect, urges public to provide further information https://t.co/syH2b39IZq@ATF Washington @CapitolPolice @DCPoliceDept pic.twitter.com/sBillwx2GH
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 2, 2025
The bureau’s minimal findings were not well-received online. Some believe that the FBI was able to identify him. Over a thousand People involved in the riot at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) January 3, 2025
“You found Praying Grandma in a few days,” replied Gunther Eagleman. “This statement four years later is pathetic.”
Rebecca Labrenz, also known as the “J6 Prayer Grandma,” was fined $103,000 and sentenced to one year of probation for breaking into the Capitol on January 6th.
I found a praying grandma in a few days.
It’s pathetic to say this after 4 years.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 3, 2025
“The real mystery is how you were able to identify the 1,500 people who were walking on it. [Capitol] The scene was searched on January 6th, but the person who planted the pipe bomb was not found? ” another user tweeted. (Related: Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to committee leaders on January 6)
It’s really strange how they were able to identify the 1,500 people who were walking through the capital’s grounds on January 6th, but not the person who planted the pipe bomb.
No one will buy it. You’re full of shit. https://t.co/vZNh937kMI
— Birdie (@LilBirdie210) January 2, 2025
Department of Justice Inspector General (IG) report A December investigation found that the FBI had 26 informants in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, four of whom entered the Capitol.
President Biden recently awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, who served as vice chair of the Jan. 6 committee.
