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D.C. "sandwich guy" found not guilty of assaulting officer

D.C. "sandwich guy" found not guilty of assaulting officer

Summary

A jury found Sean Charles Dunn not guilty of assaulting a Customs and Border Protection agent by allegedly throwing a sandwich. This case drew attention because Dunn was seen as opposing President Trump's crime policies.

Key Facts

  • Sean Charles Dunn was charged with assault for allegedly throwing a sandwich at an officer.
  • Dunn was a former employee of the Justice Department.
  • He became a symbol of resistance against President Trump's crime crackdown in D.C.
  • A video of the incident went viral, increasing public interest.
  • Prosecutors initially sought felony charges, but a grand jury did not indict him.
  • Dunn is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan.
  • U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized that law enforcement should not face assaults.
  • Dunn expressed gratitude to supporters and was relieved by the not guilty verdict.

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