When A Subway Sandwich Became A Symbol Of Protest

A man's act of throwing a sandwich at a border patrol agent turned into a big deal. This happened during a protest in Washington, D. C. The man, Sean Charles Dunn, was charged with a minor crime, not a serious one. This was after a group decided not to go with the more serious charge that was first suggested. Dunn's lawyers said he was just showing his disagreement with the agents. They argued that throwing the sandwich was not meant to hurt anyone. It was more like a way to express his feelings. The prosecutors, however, said Dunn knew he wasn't allowed to throw things at the agents. During the protest, Dunn shouted things like "fascists" and "racists" at the agents. He was upset about their presence in the city. After the verdict, Dunn felt relieved and ready to move on with his life. The jurors did not want to talk to the reporters after the trial. The person in charge of the prosecution, Jeanine Pirro, said that law enforcement should not be subjected to any kind of assault. She compared the situation to children not being allowed to throw things when they are angry. Dunn was initially caught and then rearrested when federal agents raided his home. The White House even shared a video of the raid on their official account.Dunn used to work for the Justice Department, but he was fired after his arrest. His lawyers said he was targeted because of his political views. Dunn did not testify during the trial, but his explanation was captured on a body camera. He said he threw the sandwich to draw the agents away from a certain area. After he was found not guilty, Dunn talked about protecting the rights of immigrants. He mentioned the motto "e pluribus unum, " which means "from many, one. " One of his lawyers said the jury's decision was an affirmation that disagreeing with the government is legal and welcome. The border patrol agent who was hit by the sandwich said it was hard enough to feel through his protective vest. His colleagues even gave him gifts related to the incident. Dunn was charged with several things, including assaulting a federal officer. This is similar to the charges faced by some Trump supporters who were involved in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.