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Grand Juries Challenge DOJ: Acquittals Signal Dissent Support

10/18/2025

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Grand juries increasingly reject indictments against individuals protesting the Trump administration, signaling challenges for the Justice Department.
Sidney Reid was acquitted of misdemeanor charges after grand juries declined to indict her for felony assault on an FBI agent.
Reid's lawyers argue the DOJ's actions aim to suppress dissent.
Sean Dunn, who threw a sandwich at a federal agent, is contesting his misdemeanor charge, alleging selective prosecution.

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Grand juries increasingly reject indictments against individuals protesting the Trump administration, signaling challenges for the Justice Department.
Sidney Reid was acquitted of misdemeanor charges after grand juries declined to indict her for felony assault on an FBI agent.
Reid's lawyers argue the DOJ's actions aim to suppress dissent.
Sean Dunn, who threw a sandwich at a federal agent, is contesting his misdemeanor charge, alleging selective prosecution.