Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. says it was a protest. Prosecutors say it’s felony assault

Sean Charles Dunn is on trial for allegedly throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington D.C. on August 10. Dunn's defense argues the sandwich toss was a harmless protest against President Donald Trump's law enforcement presence in the city and an exercise of his free speech rights. Prosecutors contend the act constituted felony assault, though a grand jury initially refused to indict him on that charge, leading to a misdemeanor charge. The incident was captured on a bystander's cellphone video and went viral, with Dunn becoming a symbol of resistance. The CBP agent, Gregory Lairmore, testified that the sandwich struck him with enough force to feel it through his ballistic vest and that Dunn shouted profanities at him and his colleagues, calling them "fascists" and "racists." Lairmore stated that he and his fellow agents attempted to de-escalate the situation, acknowledging Dunn's right to express his opinion. Dunn, who was employed by the Justice Department,... download the app to read more