A Justice Department employee, who became an overnight internet celebrity this week, has been fired and charged with felony assault after allegedly throwing a wrapped sandwich at a federal officer during a federal law enforcement special deployment in Washington,

A man accused of throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C. was an employee of the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday.

Sean Dunn, accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal officer, is released on his own recognizance as the judge finds the felony charge excessive.