Sean Charles Dunn was arrested on assault charges after he allegedly threw a sandwich at a federal agent.
Prosecutors in Washington were unable to secure a felony indictment against a man who was seen on camera throwing a sandwich at a federal law official, sources told The Associated Press and other media outlets on Wednesday.
Earlier this month, Sean Charles Dunn was arrested on assault charges after he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent in the district, with a video of the incident going viral on social media. He was later fired from the Department of Justice (DOJ), officials said.
After he threw the sandwich, Dunn tried to run away but was apprehended, police said. He was initially released and then was rearrested by federal agents. A video of agents going to arrest and handcuff him was posted online by an official White House X account.
In a statement on Aug. 14, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote that the man was arrested by the bureau over the incident.
The @FBI arrested this individual last night.
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) August 14, 2025
He has been charged with felony assault on a federal officer. pic.twitter.com/GY2DBr9rUP
After the arrest, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that she learned that the man was working for the Justice Department and was fired.
If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 14, 2025
I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER. Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony.
This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven… https://t.co/l1jWVjLJPA
“If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you. … Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony,” Bondi said. “This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months as we work to refocus DOJ. You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement.”
Around the same time, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro uploaded a video discussing the incident and issued a statement.
Assault a law enforcement officer, and you’ll be prosecuted.
— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) August 13, 2025
This guy thought it was funny—well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today, because we charged him with a felony. pic.twitter.com/O0NVAFDZrU
“Assault a law enforcement officer, and you’ll be prosecuted. This guy thought it was funny — well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today, because we charged him with a felony,” she said.
The Trump administration moved to federalize law enforcement efforts in Washington earlier this month in a bid to crack down on violent crime, a move that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday conceded was effective.
