Man On Trial In Washington, D.C. For Throwing Sandwich At CBP Officer

Sean Charles Dunn, a Washington, D.C. resident, is on trial for misdemeanor assault after throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in August. The incident, which occurred outside a nightclub, was a protest against President Donald Trump's deployment of federal troops in the city. Dunn, 37, was captured on video hurling the sandwich and shouting at the officers, calling them "fascists" and "racists" as reported by The Guardian.

The trial began with jury selection on Monday (November 3) and is expected to last two days. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, appointed by President Donald Trump, described the case as "the simplest case in the world." Assistant U.S. Attorney John Parron emphasized that regardless of political views, throwing objects at people is unacceptable.

Dunn's defense argues that the sandwich toss was a symbolic act of protest and not a crime. Defense attorney Julia Gatto stated that Dunn's actions were a harmless gesture expressing his opposition to the federal presence. The defense also claims that the prosecution is politically motivated, contrasting Dunn's treatment with the pardons given to those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.

The case has drawn attention due to its political implications, with murals of Dunn appearing around the city. The trial continues as both sides present their arguments, with Dunn's future in the hands of the jury.