Opening Arguments A New Gavel Gavel Trial! U.S. v. Dunn - Assault with a Deli Weapon
Jan 2, 2026
Matt Cameron, a legal analyst and 'sandwich' trial commentator, dives into the absurd world of the U.S. v. Sean Dunn, famously dubbed the “Sandwich Guy.” They explore Dunn's underreported motive behind hurling a fully-loaded Subway sandwich at a CBP officer in DC. Matt dissects the legal framework surrounding the case and provides insights into the sensationalized arrest video. The pair also break down the viral footage, debating whether it was the sandwich or just the wrapper that struck the officer, all wrapped in witty legal analysis.
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The Sandwich Throwing Origin Story
- Sean Dunn became a viral figure after he threw a fully wrapped Subway footlong at a CBP agent on U Street in D.C. during a tense night with federal forces present.
- The hosts obtained an exclusive trial transcript and dramatized the short, two-day federal misdemeanor trial as a gavel-gavel reenactment.
Pattern Of Overcharging In D.C.
- The hosts placed this prosecution in a broader pattern of D.C. federal overcharging around similar incidents, many of which were reduced or resulted in acquittals.
- That pattern suggested disconnects between charging decisions and jury willingness to convict on federal assault statutes.
High-Tension Context Matters
- The incident occurred amid heightened federal presence after the National Guard entered D.C., raising political tensions around law enforcement in public spaces.
- That context informed both public reaction and prosecutorial choices around charging and spectacle.