Overview
- U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols swore in 12 jurors and two alternates Monday, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the judge predicting a two-day proceeding.
- During voir dire, the court used white noise that kept the public from hearing questions and answers, and the judge denied a defense motion to restart selection over public-trial concerns.
- Several dismissed prospective jurors told reporters they doubted a D.C. jury would convict for a sandwich throw, underscoring skepticism about the case.
- Prosecutors say video shows Sean Dunn throwing a sub at point‑blank range at a CBP agent outside a U Street club, and they have charged him with misdemeanor assault on a federal officer.
- Dunn’s lawyers argue the case is a selective and vindictive prosecution tied to his political speech opposing federal deployments in Washington.