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Last Update2025-11-06
Event Overview
A legal case involving a minor assault charge highlights the complexities and nuances in determining criminal intent and appropriate charges. The incident underscores the challenges faced by juries in evaluating seemingly trivial acts that may have serious implications.
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Sean Dunn Found Not Guilty of Assault for Throwing Sandwich at Federal Officer
Sean Dunn, a former Justice Department paralegal, was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge after he threw a Subway sandwich at a federal officer. The incident occurred on U Street in Washington, D.C., on August 10. The jury deliberated for several hours over two days before reaching the verdict. Initially, prosecutors sought a felony charge, but grand jurors only indicted him on a misdemeanor. Border Patrol Officer Greg Lairmore, who was involved in the incident, testified that the sandwich exploded on his chest, leaving a smell of mustard and onions, but a photo contradicted this claim. The defense argued that gag gifts given to Lairmore, including a plush sandwich and a patch with a cartoon of the incident labeled 'Felony Footlong,' indicated that the officer did not view the event seriously.