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42. Grand jury declines to indict man who threw a sandwich at federal officer in D.C.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 06:39 PM
Aug 2025

The former Justice Department employee, who threw a sub at federal officers in Washington and came to be known as "Sandwich Guy," wasn't indicted on a federal felony charge.

Grand jury declines to indict man who threw a sandwich at federal officer in D.C.

The former Justice Department attorney who threw a sub at federal officers in Washington, and came to be known as "Sandwich Guy," was not indicted on a federal felony charge.

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Raymond Norman (@raymondnorman.bsky.social) 2025-08-27T16:08:26.164Z

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/grand-jury-declines-indict-sandwich-guy-threw-sub-dc-federal-officer-rcna227464

WASHINGTON — You could get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich, the saying goes, but, in Washington, a federal grand jury just declined to indict a man for throwing a salami sub.

The grand jury did not return an indictment against a former Justice Department employee who was seen on camera throwing a hoagie at the chest of one of the federal officers President Donald Trump has deployed in the nation’s capital, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The grand jury’s decision not to indict Sean Dunn is another sign of pushback from Washington, D.C., residents over Trump's deployment of the National Guard and other federal law enforcement agencies in the city, who have put a particular focus on immigration enforcement. The New York Times was first to report the news.......

It's not the first time federal prosecutors have had trouble getting a Washington-based grand jury to indict a resident who opposed the new law enforcement presence in D.C. Federal prosecutors failed to obtain an indictment of a woman who was arrested for allegedly assaulting an FBI special agent at an immigration-related protest, the Times reported.

It is highly unusual for grand juries not to indict, given that the standard is probable cause rather than beyond a reasonable doubt as it would be at trial, and because grand jurors typically hear only from prosecutors.

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"Piro literally failed to get an indictment on a sandwich" sop Aug 2025 #1
Yes. I hope it was a ham sandwich. Liberal In Texas Aug 2025 #8
Bologna. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Aug 2025 #14
Why do republicons hate American sandwiches? BoRaGard Aug 2025 #2
The Gestapo probably wants it illegal steelyboo Aug 2025 #20
Excellent point. nt moniss Aug 2025 #32
It was a ridiculous charge Prairie Gates Aug 2025 #3
You can't pretend ICE officers are being assaulted unless you file assault charges. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #9
Her stupid-clown show costs taxpayers a lot more. Justice matters. Aug 2025 #16
Although she prolly wasn't the decision maker not fooled Aug 2025 #34
Yes! Solly Mack Aug 2025 #4
Yes, we can be heroes, just for one day. (n/t) thesquanderer Aug 2025 #22
Yes Solly Mack Aug 2025 #37
Heh, heh oasis Aug 2025 #5
This surfered Aug 2025 #6
Yeah. Yeah. underpants Aug 2025 #53
That federal agent is a Fragile Ass Snowflake! 😂 Emile Aug 2025 #7
The federal agents were just Dr. T Aug 2025 #11
Turns out you can't indict a ham sandwich. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #10
Love it! yardwork Aug 2025 #56
Good malaise Aug 2025 #12
She'll have to drink two boxes of wine to drown her sorrows Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2025 #15
The Earl of Sandwich Tetrachloride Aug 2025 #17
The Flag Burning Veteran was not charged Mr.WeRP Aug 2025 #18
Subway is now featuring a new "$5 Footlong Felony." LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #19
lol!!! wolfie001 Aug 2025 #40
The Indictment Nazi Endlessmike56 Aug 2025 #21
"Can't we indict this guy on something... WestMichRad Aug 2025 #23
Sandwich Resistance gfarber Aug 2025 #24
Burma Shave. nt moniss Aug 2025 #30
Many boxes of wine will be emptied today Aviation Pro Aug 2025 #25
He lost his job and will be hounded by those bastards Klarkashton Aug 2025 #26
A boost to his career? 2na fisherman Aug 2025 #28
I remember hot dog vendors throwing hot dogs at the ball park. Then the money would be handed from person to person to twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #27
Lettuce rejoice!! nt moniss Aug 2025 #29
A real hero IronLionZion Aug 2025 #31
And THIS is how we fight! llmart Aug 2025 #33
Open and shut bun orangecrush Aug 2025 #35
thanks for the laugh. barbtries Aug 2025 #36
HAHAHA! OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #38
Trump's Carnival of prosecutors failed to get an indictment against sandwich throwing man. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #39
Myth Busted lame54 Aug 2025 #41
Grand jury declines to indict man who threw a sandwich at federal officer in D.C. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #42
He's been re-indicted for inappropriate use of force jmowreader Aug 2025 #43
I got money on still no indictment Captain Zero Aug 2025 #47
I said from the beginning that the only thing this rated Warpy Aug 2025 #44
Attacked by a sandwich. Meanwhile, adult rifles are killing children and you're issuing prayers. Martin68 Aug 2025 #45
A Hero is Born Mad Linguist Aug 2025 #46
Force-feeding law enforcement is only a misdemeanor DFW Aug 2025 #54
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #55
Teachable moment otchmoson Aug 2025 #48
Snowflakes with a badge, a mask, a gun ToxMarz Aug 2025 #49
They over charged him. Usually a rookie mistake. JohnnyRingo Aug 2025 #50
law and order was wrong keroro gunsou Aug 2025 #51
What did the SUB-stitute jurors think? GreenWave Aug 2025 #52
Deadline: Legal Blog-It matters why the grand jury in D.C. declined to indict sandwich thrower Sean Dunn LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #57
After failing to get felony indictment, feds charge DC sandwich thrower with a misdemeanor LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #58
Deadline: Legal Blog-Grand jury rejects yet another felony indictment in Trump's D.C. crackdown LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #59
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