During the trial of a Washington D.C. protester, a Customs and Border Patrol agent testified that a sandwich thrown by the defendant “exploded” upon impact with his uniform. The incident, captured on video, involved the protester hurling the sandwich and obscenities at officers deployed by President Trump. While the defense argues the act was harmless, the prosecution maintains that the act constitutes a misdemeanor assault, even though felony charges were initially sought. The incident has gained attention as the deployment of federal agents to the city sparked controversy.
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Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the federal trial of a D.C. man accused of assaulting a federal agent with a Subway sandwich in August. The defendant, Sean Dunn, faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a grand jury declined to indict him on a felony count, prompting debate over jury instructions regarding the legal definition of assault. Key legal issues include the defendant’s claim of vindictive prosecution and a motion by prosecutors to prevent jury nullification by restricting the defense from introducing certain evidence or arguments about the case’s political context and penalties. Prosecutors are concerned about the potential for jury nullification due to the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the case’s political nature.
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