Sandwich Toss: Protest or Crime?

Incident Details

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Date: August 10
• Defendant: Sean Charles Dunn
• Action: Threw a sandwich at a federal agent

Prosecution's Argument

• Throwing objects at others is not an acceptable way to express disagreement.
• No one should engage in such actions just because they are angry.

Defense's Argument

• The sandwich toss was a harmless gesture.
• Dunn was exercising his right to protest.

Key Testimonies

• Federal Agent Gregory Lairmore:
• The sandwich hit him hard enough to feel it through his protective vest.
• Smelled onions and mustard.
• Dunn had been shouting insults at the agents before throwing the sandwich.
• Defense's Point:
• Agents later joked about the incident, suggesting they did not take it too seriously.

Background

• Dunn used to work for the Justice Department but was fired after his arrest.
• His lawyers claim he was targeted for his political views.

Case Implications

• Raises questions about what constitutes a protest.
• Where is the line drawn between free speech and criminal behavior?