Summary
Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice Department worker, was found not guilty of assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during President Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C. The incident became a notable protest event against the deployment of federal agents, and the court ruled in favor of Dunn, viewing his action as a form of protest.
Key Facts
- Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice Department employee, threw a sandwich at a federal agent.
- The event happened during President Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C.
- Dunn was found not guilty of assault on the federal agent.
- His lawyers argued the sandwich throw was a protest, protected by the First Amendment.
- Prosecutors claimed Dunn did not have the right to throw the sandwich.
- Dunn's initial felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor after a grand jury's decision.
- The incident was recorded, showing Dunn calling agents "fascists" and "racists."
- Dunn lost his job at the Justice Department after the incident, as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
