A Washington, D.C., man going through expenses of assault of a federal officer after he allegedly threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Safety agent throughout a confrontation this week, labored for the Division of Justice on the time, based on Lawyer Normal Pam Bondi.
Sean Charles Dunn faces federal expenses for allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a CBP agent who was patrolling with Metro Transit Police in northwest Washington round 11 p.m. on Sunday.
On Thursday morning, Bondi stated Dunn had been fired from his job. Dunn labored as a global affairs specialist within the Felony Division’s Workplace of Worldwide Affairs, based on a DOJ official.
“I simply realized that this defendant labored on the Division of Justice — NO LONGER,” Bondi stated in a social media publish. “Not solely is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony.”
Bondi added, “You’ll NOT work on this administration whereas disrespecting our authorities and legislation enforcement.”
In line with the felony criticismDunn approached the officer whereas shouting “f— you! You f—— fascists! Why are you right here? I do not need you in my metropolis!”
After a number of minutes of confrontation on Sunday, Dunn allegedly threw the sandwich, hanging the officer within the chest, the criticism says. The alleged incident was apparently captured in a video posted to Instagram.
Dunn was apprehended after trying to flee, authorities stated, and later admitted to the incident whereas being processed on the police station, allegedly telling an officer, “I did it. I threw the sandwich.”
Whereas Bondi stated in her assertion that people will “NOT work on this administration whereas disrespecting our authorities and legislation enforcement,” final week the division publicly stood by Jared Smart’s continued employment at DOJ. Smart was pardoned by President Donald Trump whereas on trial for his participation within the Jan. 6 riot on the U.S. Capitol. Smart was allegedly seen on movies calling cops “Nazis” and screaming “Kill ’em!” at officers below assault by the pro-Trump mob.
“Jared Smart is a valued member of The Division of Justice and we respect his contributions to our workforce,” a Justice Division spokesperson informed ABC Information in a press release on Aug. 8.
ABC Information reached out to Bondi’s spokesperson for remark following claims of Dunn’s dismissal.
Photos from a courtroom doc reveals Sean Charles Dunn throwing a Subway sandwich at a CBP officer in Washington, D.C., August 10, 2025.
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The incident comes amid heightened tensions over federal legislation enforcement presence within the district. Trump not too long ago deployed Nationwide Guard troops in Washington, D.C., declaring a public security emergency and placing the Metropolitan Police Division below partial federal oversight for 30 days.
District Council Member Brooke Pinto, who chairs the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Security, expressed concern concerning the elevated federal presence.
“It paints an image of a metropolis that isn’t my very own and isn’t the expertise of the overwhelming majority of district residents and guests,” Pinto informed ABC Information.
Whereas Trump has cited rising crime as justification for federal intervention, police statistics present violent crime has really decreased.
“Violent crime in DC reached historic 30-year lows final 12 months, and is down one other 26% to date this 12 months,” D.C. Lawyer Normal Brian Schwalb stated on social media.
The president maintained his stance, saying Wednesday, “Preventing crime is an efficient factor. … As an alternative of claiming ‘He is a dictator,’ they need to say, ‘We’ll be a part of him and make Washington secure.'”
Dunn has not but appeared in courtroom. ABC Information has reached out to his lawyer, Sabrina Shroff, for remark.
