Trial Begins for Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent

“The trial of a man charged with assaulting a Customs and Border Protection agent by throwing a sandwich at his chest in protest began on Monday, several months after federal prosecutors failed to persuade a grand jury to approve a felony indictment against him over the incident,” the New York Times reports.

“The case stands out for its unusual facts and the Trump administration’s determination to prosecute the man, even on a lesser charge. But it is one of a number of unusually minor cases the government is bringing to federal court at Mr. Trump’s direction.”