Event Brief
Man Charged with Pipe Bombs Claims Trump Pardons
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: A Virginia man argues he is protected by Trump's pardons for planting bombs before the Jan. 6 riot.
WHO: Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs
WHAT: Claims Trump's mass pardons apply to him
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 12:33 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: To contest charges related to the January 6th Capitol riot
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