Trial Begins for D.C. Man Accused of Throwing a Sandwich at a Federal Agent
Trial Begins for D.C. Man Accused of Throwing a Sandwich at a Federal Agent
Jury selection started on Monday for Sean C. Dunn, who was charged with misdemeanor assault after hitting a federal agent with a “sub-style sandwich.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article contains some accurate information regarding the trial of Sean C. Dunn for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent. However, there are discrepancies regarding the type of sandwich and the agency of the agent involved. The article appears relatively neutral, with minimal observable bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Trial began on Monday for Sean C. Dunn, charged with misdemeanor assault for hitting a federal agent with a “sub-style sandwich.”
- Verification Source #1: Confirms trial begins tomorrow (relative to the post date) in the case of a DC man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms trial begins tomorrow (relative to the post date) in the case of a DC man accused of throwing a salami sandwich at a federal agent.
- Verification Source #3: States the sandwich was a 'Subway sandwich' and that Dunn was fired from the DOJ. Also states he is being charged with a felony.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms a jury trial is scheduled to start on Nov. 3. Also mentions an observer's video captured Dunn throwing a sandwich at the agent's chest.
- Verification Source #5: Identifies the agent as CBP Agent Gregory Lairmore.
- Assessment: Partially accurate. The trial date is supported. However, the type of sandwich is inconsistent across sources (salami, Subway, sub-style). The charge is reported as misdemeanor assault in the article, but source 3 indicates a felony. The agency of the agent is not mentioned in the article, but source 5 identifies the agent as CBP.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3 contradicts the article by stating the charge is a felony, not a misdemeanor.
- Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 confirm the trial of Sean C. Dunn for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent.
- Sources 2 and 3 specify the type of sandwich as 'salami' and 'Subway' respectively, while the article uses the term 'sub-style sandwich'.