Man arraigned, faces misdemeanor charge of throwing sandwich at federal agent

The man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent last month pleaded not guilty on Wednesday and requested a jury trial in his misdemeanor assault case.

WASHINGTON — The man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent last month pleaded not guilty Wednesday and requested a jury trial in his misdemeanor assault case.

Sean Dunn, 37, wearing a white button-down shirt with a blue tie, was largely stoic during the 10-minute hearing before U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols.

Dunn pleaded not guilty, and Nichols set a trial date of Nov. 3.

Nichols asked whether Dunn sought to contest this charge before a jury or have a bench trial. Defense lawyer Sabrina P. Shroff said Dunn requested a jury trial.

Shroff and Dunn declined to answer reporters' questions outside court.