Massie wants Patel to resign over interrogation of alleged DC pipe bomber
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is calling for the resignation of FBI Director Kash Patel after a transcript of the alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber’s interrogation has been released.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie is calling for FBI Director Kash Patel's resignation.
- The demand follows the release of a transcript from the interrogation of alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr.
- Cole's defense argues his confession was coerced due to his autism spectrum disorder and heightened distress.
- The defense claims FBI agents employed psychologically coercive tactics against Cole, who has autism.
- Cole has pleaded not guilty to charges including domestic terrorism and attempted use of weapons of mass destruction.
- His federal trial is scheduled for February 16, 2027, in Washington, D.C.
- The judge will determine if an evidentiary hearing is necessary regarding the motion to suppress Cole's statements.