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48. There was simply no "reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm."

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 04:41 PM

Nov 6

No reasonable person could credibly claim they feared "immediate bodily harm" by having a wrapped Subway sandwich bounce off their ballistic vest. Gregory Lairmore, the agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, falsely told jurors the sandwich "exploded," which was contradicted by scene photos and video, and he admitted he wasn't hurt. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/06/nx-s1-5600772/trump-justice-federal-surge-subway-sandwich

Judge Carl J. Nichols instructed the jury that to convict Dunn, they would have to find he acted forcibly and generated a “reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/06/dc-sandwich-guy-trial-trump-federal-takeover/

This was not really jury nullification. These jurors simply applied the facts to the law, and properly found Dunn not guilty.

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Jury finds D.C. sandwich thrower Sean Dunn not guilty of misdemeanor assault [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 OP

Good news!!! nt in2herbs Nov 6 #1

The jury got it right! Good for them. This minor case was ridiculous from the beginning... n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 6 #2

Jeanine Pirro is going to join Been A Dick Donald in throwing catsup against the walls. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #3

He probably went back and ate the sub... rubbersole Nov 6 #8

He probably thought that if he ate the sandwich, he was getting rid of the evidence, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #13

maybe she'll just lose her job. barbtries Nov 6 #30

Jury Nullification... COL Mustard Nov 6 #34

I think you're right and the fact that the BP agent lied under oath probably didn't help either. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #36

I'm interested DiverDave Nov 6 #58

I suspect that this will be swept under the rug. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #62

Lying under oath used to be a career ender CanonRay Nov 7 #77

This "agent" should be put on the Brady List, along with every other Nazi ICEhole. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #78

And completely APPROPRIATE for most charges being brought by Jack Valentino Nov 6 #72

Oh, yeah, "onions everywhere!" 🙄 electric_blue68 Nov 6 #50

Poor ICE 'snowflake'! Jack Valentino Nov 6 #71

And another FAIL and LOSS for the "reality show" purported "lawyer" BumRushDaShow Nov 6 #4

But...but...the sandwich EXPLODED!!1!/s Grokenstein Nov 6 #5

Yeah, that BP agent should be charged with perjury for lying on the stand about the sub "exploding". nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #7

The ICE asshole clearly lied LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #19

Here's hoping he gets charged with perjury! rurallib Nov 6 #27

I believe i watched the video barbtries Nov 6 #28

That's exactly what happened, it was pictured on the ground with the wrapper still on. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #31

"I could smell the onions" will go down in legal history not fooled Nov 6 #69

Don't forget the mustard! Reader Rabbit Nov 7 #80

Excellent!!! Nittersing Nov 6 #6

Surprised they didn't try to charge him with a 'submarine attack with a deli weapon'. SeattleVet Nov 6 #9

From Joyce Vance LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #21

was listening to Clean up on Aisle 45 barbtries Nov 6 #26

Thanks! Chrysanthemum Nov 6 #57

Good News Roy Rolling Nov 6 #10

The jury system and jury nullification are the last bastion of resistance Prairie Gates Nov 6 #11

This whole thing was standing on a brick. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 6 #38

It wasn't jury nullification. The jury followed the law. SunSeeker Nov 6 #45

Fair point Prairie Gates Nov 6 #61

Just reported on MSNBC... and they were quick with the bread puns. 😁 Eugene Nov 6 #12

I knew it was a lotta baloney right from the beginning. NBachers Nov 6 #59

I relish the thought of catsup against the walls. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #64

Great news! Juries can help us resist Trump's goons. Jim__ Nov 6 #14

Well, that's a wrap Wicked Blue Nov 6 #15

Hero! Prairie Gates Nov 6 #18

Washington Post-Jury finds D.C. 'sandwich guy' not guilty of assaulting officer LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #16

BWAHAAHHHAHAAHAAAHAHAHA!!!!!!! creeksneakers2 Nov 6 #17

Some of the art that has appeared around the city honoring him LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #20

Everyone protesting, tracking or confronting Ice Nazis should arm themselves with sandwiches. Gary 50 Nov 6 #22

Especially unwrap before lunching. 😉❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 6 #23

happy to hear this. barbtries Nov 6 #24

I agree gopiscrap Nov 6 #55

It was a sandwich from Subway, cloudbase Nov 6 #25

submarine charges torpedoed! rurallib Nov 6 #29

That jury orangecrush Nov 6 #32

I expect more of this in similar cases brought against protestors by DoJ for ICE Mr.WeRP Nov 6 #33

Can You Imagine MissouriDem47 Nov 6 #35

When the Chief Executive of the country is a whiny baby, it tends to set the tone. tanyev Nov 6 #60

That Same Whiny Baby MissouriDem47 Nov 6 #70

I'm loving all the meme's coming out of this and other threads. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 6 #37

Lettuce hope this never happens again. Endlessmike56 Nov 6 #39

Time to turn a new leaf berniesandersmittens Nov 6 #51

Love it. THIS is why we have juries! SunSeeker Nov 6 #40

God Bless jury nullification Justice Brandeis Nov 6 #41

It was a sub not a submachine gun. Rat-a-tat-tat. twodogsbarking Nov 6 #42

That is great, of course. But the thing is, that guy had to pay for a defense, which isn't cheap, and Scrivener7 Nov 6 #43

Jury nullification for the win ck4829 Nov 6 #44

There was simply no "reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm." SunSeeker Nov 6 #48

Common Dreams headline...🤣 sheshe2 Nov 6 #46

A hero wins with the onion prosecution Historic NY Nov 6 #47

Great! Now I can take my club sandwich to... S/V Loner Nov 6 #49

Jury nullification. tblue37 Nov 6 #52

This should have resulted in a dry cleaning bill at most Warpy Nov 6 #53

He thought the ICE guy looked hungry Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 6 #54

Dear jurors, RockRaven Nov 6 #56

How pathetic is Trump's DOJ? They wanted to charge this guy with a felony Wiz Imp Nov 6 #63

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #65

The White House made a whole video about arresting Sandwich Guy like he was El Chapo LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #66

I'm glad to see that justice was served. Queso Delicioso Nov 6 #67

Although you can indict a ham sandwich AdamGG Nov 6 #68

He beat the wrap Earth Bound Misfit Nov 7 #73

Awesome nrws! Silver Gaia Nov 7 #74

I hope the next Dem Prez offers this guy's Govt. job back wolfie001 Nov 7 #75

Salami is not a lethal weapon. However, steventh Nov 7 #76

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Trump's/Pirro's Prosecutor: no_hypocrisy Nov 7 #79

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Nov 7 #82

It was a sand Wichhunt anyway ... TomWilm Nov 7 #84

Salami Braveheart!* Zorro Nov 7 #83

Better call for backup LetMyPeopleVote Nov 7 #85