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Trial Begins for Man Who Threw Sandwich at CBP Agent

11/3/2025

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Sean Dunn's misdemeanor assault trial began Monday after he threw a sandwich at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent.
Prosecutors previously sought a felony indictment but failed.
Dunn, a former Justice Department paralegal, has become a symbol opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal troop presence in Washington.
His defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated, noting that similar protests rarely lead to federal charges.

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Story summary

Sean Dunn's misdemeanor assault trial began Monday after he threw a sandwich at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent.
Prosecutors previously sought a felony indictment but failed.
Dunn, a former Justice Department paralegal, has become a symbol opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal troop presence in Washington.
His defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated, noting that similar protests rarely lead to federal charges.