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United States v. Dunn

No. 1:25-mj-00138 District · Decided Decided

Case Overview

Complaint stage of the Sean Dunn prosecution (Subway sandwich thrown at federal officer Lairmore during the Trump D.C. patrol; misdemeanor under 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)). Before Magistrate Judge Upadhyaya. The trial and acquittal are in 1:25-cr-00252.


The Conclusion

Magistrate-stage proceeding terminated 2025-08-27; the prosecution continued as 1:25-cr-00252.

Court -
FiledAug 13, 2025
Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya
CL Statusterminated
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Case Analysis

Issue

Whether throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a patrol constitutes assault on a federal officer under 18 U.S.C. § 111(a).

Rule

18 U.S.C. § 111(a) criminalizes assault, resistance, or impeding of federal officers in the performance of their official duties, requiring proof of willful conduct against an officer acting in an official capacity.

Analysis

Dunn threw a sandwich at Officer Lairmore during a Trump DC patrol; the jury determined the government failed to prove the essential elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

Conclusion

Dunn was acquitted by jury verdict on November 6, 2025.

Overview

Defendant Sean Charles Dunn threw Subway sandwich at federal officer Lairmore during Trump DC patrol. Misdemeanor under 18 U.S.C. § 111(a). Jury acquitted November 6, 2025.

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