FBI Allegations Regarding Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Incident

An FBI whistleblower has accused the agency of “grave misconduct and/or fraud” for ceasing surveillance on significant figures connected to the January 6 pipe bomb incident. This claim surfaced in a letter to Congress, highlighting past events where it was revealed that a monitored individual was living near a Capitol Police officer whose footprints matched those of the bomb suspect.

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie shared his concerns, stating that the FBI might either be “engaging in a cover-up” or simply “incompetent.” These reflections followed the November 10 release of undisclosed whistleblower details by a supervisory special agent currently in the FBI’s Office of Oversight, along with findings from a Blaze News investigation.

“In any case,” Massie (R-Ky.) remarked, “these recent disclosures regarding the pipe bomb inquiry demand answers from the new FBI director.”

According to Blaze News, a forensic analysis suggests a strong match between the footsteps of former Capitol Police Officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff and the alleged pipe bomb suspect. The analysis reported a 94% match between Kerkhoff’s gait and the individual observed in video footage setting off the bomb on January 5, 2021.

This gait analysis utilized computer algorithms to evaluate various movement parameters, including hip extension and stride length. The analyst who conducted the assessment anticipated a near 98% agreement, based on visual comparisons.

Kerkhoff has not faced any charges related to the pipe bomb case thus far.

The FBI has yet to respond to inquiries from Blaze News.

Kurt Ciuzdak, an attorney from Madison, Connecticut, submitted a detailed disclosure statement on behalf of his whistleblower client, alongside Massie and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), who continues to actively investigate the events of January 6. Loudermilk chairs a specialized subcommittee focused on unresolved questions stemming from that day.

In a statement to Blaze News, the FBI supervisor noted that after an agent came close to the individual in question, the investigative team received orders to cease their work. They were also denied permission to conduct follow-up interviews and were reassigned.

The document mentioned “neighbors” residing very close to a person of interest, believing them to be identified as investigative reporter Steve Baker, once a U.S. Capitol official.

Following the identification of potential suspects in the pipe bomb matter, the 21st Squad of the Washington Field Office’s Intelligence Division was tasked with physical surveillance in a Virginia area.

Kyle Serafin, who was part of Squad 21 at the time, explained that surveillance lasted two days before they were unexpectedly withdrawn from the case.

The whistleblower disclosed that a female resident adjacent to the person being observed was photographed by the surveillance team.

“She was photographed, and her descriptions matched those associated with the suspect,” Ciuzdak conveyed.

Although the FBI had acknowledged the need to interview the individual referred to as Person of Interest 3, any active inquiry discussions, such as knocking on the door, were dismissed.

Kerkhoff has been identified as residing next to the monitored individual before moving to Alexandria, Virginia. A visit to her neighborhood by Blaze News Editor-in-Chief Christopher Bedford revealed drawn curtains and some vehicles parked nearby, contributing to a sense of curiosity.

Local police were alerted during Bedford’s visit, but after showing his ID and explaining his presence, he was allowed to leave.

Documents from the FBI, included in the whistleblower’s statement, correspond with recounts from a prior House report about investigating another person of interest who was seen taking pictures just hours prior to the pipe bomb placement.

This individual was also questioned later by FBI officials, claiming he was photographing items for a personal project.

After further investigation, it was evident that actions taken by various persons of interest related to the bomb had resulted in scrutiny from authorities. The House report indicated that the FBI did not fully clarify the basis for some arrests or examine relationships among individuals of interest.

In a related article, it was noted that an individual tied to the area had suggested that his Metro card was used by someone else during the January 5 rally, expressing disbelief at the connection to his neighbor, a Capitol Police officer.

Blaze News has not independently verified reports from other sources but has sought further commentary from the involved parties.