Trial begins Monday for the man who threw a sandwich at a federal officer in D.C.

By Carrie Johnson

Published November 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM EST

The man who threw a foot-long sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., will go on trial Monday on a misdemeanor charge after a grand jury refused to indict him on more serious counts.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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