D.C. Man's Sandwich Assault Trial Highlights Tensions with Federal Authorities

Sean C. Dunns trial for misdemeanor assault on a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent over a sandwich protest underscores rising tensions with federal authorities in Washington, D.C.

• The trial commenced in Washington, D.C. after Sean C. Dunn was charged with misdemeanor assault for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in August.
• Federal prosecutors initially sought a felony indictment against Dunn, but a grand jury declined to support the charges, leading to the current court case.
• Dunn, a former paralegal for the United States Department of Justice, became a widely recognized figure after video footage of the incident circulated on social media.