On November sixth, former Justice Department employee Sean Charles Dunn was acquitted of misdemeanor assault charges for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest. Despite initial felony charges, the Justice Department faced criticism for their aggressive charging tactics. Dunns lawyers argued the act was protected by the First Amendment, while prosecutors claimed he knew it was illegal. The U.S. Attorney, Jeanine Pirro, stated that law enforcement should never be subjected to assault, but accepted the jurys verdict. Dunn expressed relief and his desire to move on, while his lawyers alleged vindictive prosecution due to political speech.
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