Summary
A protester named Sean Dunn was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault for throwing a sandwich at a US border patrol agent in Washington DC. The jury decided it was not a criminal act despite the incident becoming highly publicized. The event was part of broader opposition to President Donald Trump's use of federal agents in the city.
Key Facts
- Sean Dunn threw a sandwich at a US border patrol agent on August 10.
- A video of the sandwich incident went viral on the internet.
- Sean Dunn lost his job at the Department of Justice after the incident.
- Government prosecutors initially tried to charge him with felony, but it was reduced to a misdemeanor.
- The jury found Dunn not guilty, concluding it was not a criminal act.
- President Trump's deployment of federal agents to Washington DC faced opposition from some local residents.
- The border patrol agent testified that the sandwich impacted him and stained his clothing.
- Dunn expressed relief after being acquitted and looked forward to moving on with his life.
