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Judge Considers Potential Attorney Conflict in Pipe Bomber Case

A federal judge is considering whether to appoint conflict counsel for Brian Cole Jr., accused of being the Washington pipe bomber, due to his attorney's representation of a reporter involved in a related defamation lawsuit. Cole faces multiple charges, including terrorism, and has pleaded not guilty. The judge will issue a ruling on the conflict request in the future.

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A federal judge is considering whether to appoint conflict counsel for Brian Cole Jr., accused of being the Washington pipe bomber, due to his attorney's representation of a reporter involved in a related defamation lawsuit. Cole faces multiple charges, including terrorism, and has pleaded not guilty. The judge will issue a ruling on the conflict request in the future.

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Judge questions possible attorney conflict in DC pipe bomber case

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Judge Considers Potential Attorney Conflict in Pipe Bomber Case