Sandwich Tosser Acquitted: First Amendment or Assault?

Former Justice Department employee Sean Charles Dunn was acquitted of misdemeanor assault after throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest in Washington. The incident, which occurred during President Trumps law enforcement surge, sparked controversy. Dunns lawyers argued the act was protected by the First Amendment, while prosecutors maintained he knew it was illegal. The U.S. Attorney for Washington, Jeanine Pirro, expressed concern about law enforcement assault, while Dunns lawyers celebrated the verdict as a victory for free speech. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.