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Sandwich thrown by protester 'exploded' and left mustard stain on border agent, court hears (www.bbc.com)

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/49262051

Customs and Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore told the jury the snack "exploded all over him" and he "could smell the onions and mustard" on his uniform.

Neither side disputes that Sean Dunn, 37, did in fact lob obscenities and a deli-style sandwich at officers deployed by President Donald Trump to patrol the nation's capital in August. But Mr Dunn's lawyer argues it was not a criminal act.

The incident was captured on video and went viral, making Mr Dunn a symbol of opposition in Washington DC to Trump.

Government prosecutors initially tried to secure felony charges against Mr Dunn, but a grand jury declined to indict him. Prosecutors have instead charged him with a lower-level misdemeanour assault.

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[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 134 points 21 hours ago (5 children)

Except, the sandwhich is shown still wrapped on the ground afterwards, so it didn't even explode.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 68 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

A cop? Lying? I don't think thats legal. And cops are there to enforce the law.....therefore, cops good. Right?

......guys?

Oh come on. It's my first day on earth, and I'm not yet capable of critical thinking. Therefore, I can only say opinions based on nothing, and argue them as fact. If you argue back, I'll argue louder! Because as we all know, the loudest opinion is right! And who's louder than me? I'm an American! We're known for our being the only place on earth. And therefore everybody is right! Except for the people who argue with me. They're clearly wrong.

TOAST IS BETTER THAN BREAD!!!!

[–] Bo7a@piefed.ca 7 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Heck you, buddy!

Or something...

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 6 points 19 hours ago

Heck me??? Fudge to you!

[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 3 points 20 hours ago

Ok, I was with you until the end. Are you implying toast is inferior to bread!?

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