Jury Deliberates in Case of D.C. Man Accused of Assault for Throwing Sandwich at Federal Agent
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A Washington, D.C. jury is deliberating the case of Sean Dunn, who faces a misdemeanor assault charge for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest against federal law enforcement presence in the city.
A Washington, D.C. jury has begun deliberations in the case of Sean Dunn, a former Justice Department employee charged with misdemeanor assault for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent during a protest on August 10, 2020. The incident, captured on video, became symbolic for some as resistance against the Trump administration's law enforcement surge in the capital.
Dunn, who did not testify, admitted to the act in a body cam video, stating his purpose was to distract the agents. Despite initially being considered for felony assault, a grand jury declined to indict on that charge, leading to the current misdemeanor trial. The defense alleged that Dunn was politically targeted, noting his firing from the DOJ and a White House video publicizing his arrest.
CBP Agent Gregory Lairmore testified that the sandwich "exploded" on his chest, and his colleagues later mocked the incident with gag gifts. Jury deliberations will continue, with broader implications about political expression and law enforcement interactions at stake.
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