Man who threw sandwich at federal officer in D.C. charged with misdemeanor assault
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office on Thursday charged a man accused of throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C., this month with misdemeanor assault, issuing the charge one day after it failed to persuade a grand jury to return a felony indictment. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Sean Dunn was charged with misdemeanor assault after a grand jury refused to indict him on a felony charge for throwing a sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C.
Key Points:
- Prosecutors said Dunn yelled at federal agents before throwing a sandwich that hit a Customs and Border Protection agent in the chest.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office filed the lower charge after failing to win a felony indictment from a grand jury.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi said Dunn, a Justice Department employee at the time, was fired after the incident.
- The case became a symbol of backlash in D.C. against President Donald Trump’s increased federal law enforcement presence in the city.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case may add to public anger over federal policing in D. C.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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- Primary:Sean Dunnperson
- Major:Customs and Border Protectiongovernment agency or body
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Central person accused of throwing the sandwich and whose misdemeanor assault charge is the main focus.
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The federal agent who was struck works for this agency, making it a central institutional actor.
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Her office filed the misdemeanor assault charge after the grand jury declined a felony indictment.
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She publicly confirmed Dunn was a Justice Department employee and said he was fired.
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His federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C. is a major driver of the story.
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