Jury selection began on Monday for Sean C. Dunn, a man charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred in August when Dunn approached a group of federal agents while holding a sandwich, sparking a confrontation that led to his arrest. Prosecutors allege that Dunn threw the item at an officer, resulting in his formal charge of assault.
The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where the jury selection process is currently underway. Legal experts note that while the incident may seem trivial, it highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and civilians in the nation’s capital. Officers involved in the arrest have confirmed that Dunn was taken into custody without incident, and no injuries were reported in the altercation.
Dunn’s attorney has not yet made public comments, but legal analysts suggest that the case could set a precedent for how such low-level incidents are handled in federal courts. The prosecution is expected to present evidence detailing the confrontation, while the defense may argue that the act was not intentional or that the sandwich was not thrown at the officer as alleged.