WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged with a felony for throwing a sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer in the country’s capital has been fired from his job at the Department of Justice, Attorney General Pam Bondy said. Social Media Posts Thursday.
Video of Shawn Charles Dunn denounced a group of federal agents late Sunday went viral online as the White House rose Law enforcement patrols surge In Washington this week. Dan was arrested on assault charges after throwing a “sub-style” sandwich at customs and border security agents. Court filing I said.
Dan, 37, of Washington, was an international affairs expert in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Department, according to department officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss HR issues.
“This is an example of a deep state we’ve been experiencing for seven months while working to refocus the DOJ,” writes Bondi. “You will not work in this administration while you downplay our government and law enforcement.”
The Justice Department still employs former FBI agents who were charged with participating in a mob attack on the Capitol and cheering on the mob during the January 6, 2021 siege. Jared Lane Wise, a former FBI supervisory agent, is a counselor for the Department of Justice attorneys Ed Martin Jr.He was a major figure in the president. Donald Trump’s Campaign to overturn the 2020 election.
At about 11pm on Sunday, Dan approaches a group of CBP agents, pointing his fingers in the agent’s face, vowing him, calling him a “fascist,” the police affidavit says. According to the affidavit, the observer’s video filmed Dan by throwing a sandwich into the agent’s chest.
“Why are you here? I don’t want you in my town!” cried Dan, police.
Dan tried to escape but was arrested, police said.
Dan’s attorney did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
The incident coincided with Trump’s push to flood cities. National Guard Federal officials. Trump claims that city crime has reached emergency levels, but city leaders point to statistics showing violent crime at their lowest in 30 years.
