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Thomas Matthew Crooks Lone Actor Claim

The claim that Thomas Matthew Crooks acted alone in an attack, as concluded by the FBI after an extensive investigation.

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Feb 4, 2026

What specific digital artifacts from Crooks’ devices were cited by the FBI as evidence of solo planning?

Public reporting shows the gained access to ’ phone and other electronic devices and reported finding online searches (including queries about political leaders and ) while continuing to analyze email...

Feb 1, 2026

What specific evidence did the FBI cite to support the conclusion that Thomas Crooks acted alone?

The ’s public account that “acted alone” rests on a dense body of the bureau says produced no evidence of co‑conspirators: analysts accessed and are reviewing Crooks’ electronic devices, examined doze...