Man accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer in D.C. found not guilty by jury

Man Acquitted of Throwing Sandwich at Federal Officer in D.C.

A man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal officer during a protest against ICE's presence in Washington, D.C., has been found not guilty by a jury.

Case Details

The incident occurred amid demonstrations targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the capital.

Legal Coverage

MSNBC Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin provided detailed coverage of the trial.

Lisa Rubin joined Katy Tur to discuss the case and its outcome.
Summary

The jury’s verdict highlights the challenges in prosecuting minor protest-related charges.

Author's note: A jury cleared the defendant accused of sandwich-throwing, reflecting the complexities of protests and federal law enforcement interactions.

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