Summary
Sean Charles Dunn threw a sandwich at a federal agent outside a nightclub in Washington, D.C. The incident, which Dunn calls a protest, led to charges of misdemeanor assault. The case will be decided by a jury, and it highlights tensions over protests against President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement actions in the city.
Key Facts
- Sean Charles Dunn threw a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent.
- Dunn described his action as a protest against President Trump's increased federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C.
- The incident happened on August 10, outside a nightclub.
- Dunn faces a misdemeanor assault charge; a grand jury refused to indict him on a felony charge.
- A video of the sandwich-throwing incident spread widely on social media.
- The incident turned Dunn into a symbol of resistance for some against federal law enforcement.
- The federal agent involved testified that the sandwich hit him with noticeable force.
- Dunn previously worked for the Justice Department and was fired after the incident.
