Nearly four years after pipe bombs were planted outside the RNC and DNC headquarters, the FBI’s handling of the investigation is being questioned. New reports suggest that major cell providers have denied the FBI’s claim that corrupted data hindered the search for the suspect.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia says phone companies confirmed their data was intact, contradicting testimony from former FBI Assistant Director Steve D’Antuono. In a 2023 congressional hearing, D’Antuono claimed corrupted phone records complicated the investigation. “Every major cell carrier responded and confirmed that they did not provide the FBI corrupted data,” Loudermilk told Just the News.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect planting a bomb near the DNC headquarters, but despite the use of geofencing and extensive interviews, no arrests have been made. This has led to growing frustration among lawmakers, who are pressing the FBI for answers.
Loudermilk has written to FBI Director Christopher Wray, asking for clarification on the conflicting accounts. He also questioned whether the FBI took steps to address the alleged data issues or attempted to retrieve uncorrupted records.
Critics of the investigation argue that the case stands in stark contrast to the FBI’s quick identification of other Jan. 6-related suspects. Many question why an individual with clear video evidence against them has remained unidentified for so long.
The pipe bomb case continues to fuel public skepticism about the FBI’s transparency and priorities. Lawmakers are calling for renewed efforts to resolve the case and restore confidence in federal law enforcement.
