() A Washington D.C. man charged with assault for throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent has been released on his own recognizance while he awaits trial.
confirmed Sean Charles Dunn’s release with the U.S. Attorney’s office on Friday. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, occurred late Sunday as the White House ramped up law enforcement patrols in Washington this week.
According to a court filing, Dunn approached CBP agents near 11 p.m., pointed a finger at one, called him a “fascist,” and threw a “sub-style” sandwich at the agent’s chest. Dunn allegedly shouted, “Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!” before attempting to run away. He was quickly apprehended, police said.
Following his arrest, Dunn was fired from his job at the Department of Justice. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned Dunn’s actions in a post on X, writing, “This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months as we work to refocus DOJ.”
Dunn’s next court date is scheduled for Sept. 4, with the attorney general’s office planning to proceed with the felony charges.
