In a surprising turn of events, Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, appears to have stronger connections to George Floyd than to the Oath Keepers or election skeptics.
This revelation disrupts the prevailing narrative and raises questions about the media's portrayal of the incident.
According to Western Journal, Cole Jr., a 30-year-old Virginia resident, is charged with placing the bombs, which were discovered by security personnel outside both buildings the following day. This development challenges the media's narrative, which will likely be subject to much debate and scrutiny in the coming days and weeks.
Adding to the complexity of the situation is the fact that Cole Jr.'s father, Brian Cole Sr., had a close relationship with renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represented Floyd's family. Crump also represented Cole Sr. in 2021 when the sale of his Tennessee bail bonds business was blocked by local prosecutors. The team argued that the sale was being obstructed because the business was black-owned, as reported by the New York Post.
Crump, often referred to as "black America's attorney general" by Al Sharpton, represented Floyd's family following his death in police custody in May 2020, an event that marked a turning point in the nation's social climate. Crump has also represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.
"Ben Crump Law represented Brian Cole Sr. in late 2021 in a racial discrimination matter involving his Tennessee-based company, Free At Last Bail Bonding," Crump's office confirmed. "The engagement lasted less than a month." They also clarified that they have never represented Cole Jr. in any legal matter.
However, these revelations raise further questions about Cole Jr.'s motivations and affiliations, which the media, often quick to dismiss links to left-wing violence, may overlook. If Cole Jr. were a white conservative with a history of following right-leaning social media accounts, the media would likely be quick to label this an act of right-wing treachery. Yet, when confronted with the possibility of Cole Jr.'s guilt, the media's response has been largely noncommittal.
The media's selective attention to certain narratives has trapped us in an "attention economy," where the focus is often skewed. The media cannot spend years painting those who entered the Capitol on January 6 as treasonous seditionists intent on overthrowing the U.S. government, only to casually investigate Cole Jr.'s political background. It appears that there is more of George Floyd's influence than Nick Fuentes in Cole Jr.'s history.
This incident serves as a reminder that narratives can be complex and multifaceted, and that the media's portrayal of events can often be influenced by political bias. As we continue to unravel the details of this case, it is crucial to remember the importance of balanced reporting and the need to question prevailing narratives.
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