D.C. Sandwich Thrower Acquitted Amidst Jury Deadlock

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Sean Dunn was found not guilty of assault after throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, DC, an incident that became a symbol of resistance against law enforcement policies during the Trump administration. The jury deliberated for about 7 hours, and the defense argued that the sandwich did not cause bodily harm, leading to Dunn's acquittal. The case highlights tensions around federal prosecutions and local resistance in DC.
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