Don Lemon to Appear in Federal Court After Arrest in Connection With Church Protest
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- Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles after being charged with federal civil rights crimes related to an anti-ICE demonstration at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
- A Minnesota grand jury indicted Lemon, Georgia Fort, and seven others on conspiracy and interference with worshippers’ First Amendment rights, alleging the group disrupted a religious service during the Jan. 18 incident.
- Lemon was released on his own recognizance without bail following a federal court appearance and was granted permission for international travel while the case moves forward.
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Don Lemon will appear in a Minnesota courtroom on Friday for an arraignment on federal charges pertaining to his arrest in connection to a church protest. Lemon faces two federal charges: conspiring to violate constitutional rights, and violating the FACE Act.
Lemon was released on his own recognizance without bail following a federal court appearance in Los Angeles, and a judge granted permission for international travel while the case proceeds.
Federal prosecutors have now confirmed that Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and seven others were formally indicted by a Minnesota grand jury on federal civil rights charges. The indictment alleges conspiracy and interference with worshippers’ First Amendment rights during the Jan. 18 church protest, according to an update from AP News.
Protesters with signs advocating for free speech are demonstrating in opposition to the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and the vice president of Minnesota National Association of Black Journalists, was also arrested by federal agents in connection with the protest on Friday.
Federal agents, including from the FBI, were involved in the arrest.
“Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards,” Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. “Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.”
Lemon was arrested on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon alleged he was reporting on the protest, while the Justice Department accused he and the protesters with unlawfully interfering with a religious service. Lemon had gone inside the church with the protesters.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
Incident reported at 1524 Summit Ave.
Don Lemon will appear in a Minnesota courtroom on Friday for an arraignment on federal charges pertaining to his arrest in connection to a church protest. Lemon faces two federal charges: conspiring to violate constitutional rights, and violating the FACE Act.
Lemon was released on his own recognizance without bail following a federal court appearance in Los Angeles, and a judge granted permission for international travel while the case proceeds.
Federal prosecutors have now confirmed that Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and seven others were formally indicted by a Minnesota grand jury on federal civil rights charges. The indictment alleges conspiracy and interference with worshippers’ First Amendment rights during the Jan. 18 church protest, according to an update from AP News.
Protesters with signs advocating for free speech are demonstrating in opposition to the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and the vice president of Minnesota National Association of Black Journalists, was also arrested by federal agents in connection with the protest on Friday.
Federal agents, including from the FBI, were involved in the arrest.
“Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards,” Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. “Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.”
Lemon was arrested on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon alleged he was reporting on the protest, while the Justice Department accused he and the protesters with unlawfully interfering with a religious service. Lemon had gone inside the church with the protesters.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
Incident reported at 1524 Summit Ave.
Don Lemon will appear in a Minnesota courtroom on Friday for an arraignment on federal charges pertaining to his arrest in connection to a church protest. Lemon faces two federal charges: conspiring to violate constitutional rights, and violating the FACE Act.
Lemon was released on his own recognizance without bail following a federal court appearance in Los Angeles, and a judge granted permission for international travel while the case proceeds.
Federal prosecutors have now confirmed that Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and seven others were formally indicted by a Minnesota grand jury on federal civil rights charges. The indictment alleges conspiracy and interference with worshippers’ First Amendment rights during the Jan. 18 church protest, according to an update from AP News.
Protesters with signs advocating for free speech are demonstrating in opposition to the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and the vice president of Minnesota National Association of Black Journalists, was also arrested by federal agents in connection with the protest on Friday.
Federal agents, including from the FBI, were involved in the arrest.
“Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards,” Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. “Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.”
Lemon was arrested on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon alleged he was reporting on the protest, while the Justice Department accused he and the protesters with unlawfully interfering with a religious service. Lemon had gone inside the church with the protesters.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
Incident reported at 1524 Summit Ave.
Don Lemon will appear in a Minnesota courtroom on Friday for an arraignment on federal charges pertaining to his arrest in connection to a church protest. Lemon faces two federal charges: conspiring to violate constitutional rights, and violating the FACE Act.
Lemon was released on his own recognizance without bail following a federal court appearance in Los Angeles, and a judge granted permission for international travel while the case proceeds.
Federal prosecutors have now confirmed that Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and seven others were formally indicted by a Minnesota grand jury on federal civil rights charges. The indictment alleges conspiracy and interference with worshippers’ First Amendment rights during the Jan. 18 church protest, according to an update from AP News.
Protesters with signs advocating for free speech are demonstrating in opposition to the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and the vice president of Minnesota National Association of Black Journalists, was also arrested by federal agents in connection with the protest on Friday.
Federal agents, including from the FBI, were involved in the arrest.
“Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards,” Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. “Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.”
Lemon was arrested on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon alleged he was reporting on the protest, while the Justice Department accused he and the protesters with unlawfully interfering with a religious service. Lemon had gone inside the church with the protesters.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
Incident reported at 1524 Summit Ave.
Don Lemon will appear in a Minnesota courtroom on Friday for an arraignment on federal charges pertaining to his arrest in connection to a church protest. Lemon faces two federal charges: conspiring to violate constitutional rights, and violating the FACE Act.
Lemon was released on his own recognizance without bail following a federal court appearance in Los Angeles, and a judge granted permission for international travel while the case proceeds.
Federal prosecutors have now confirmed that Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and seven others were formally indicted by a Minnesota grand jury on federal civil rights charges. The indictment alleges conspiracy and interference with worshippers’ First Amendment rights during the Jan. 18 church protest, according to an update from AP News.
Protesters with signs advocating for free speech are demonstrating in opposition to the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and the vice president of Minnesota National Association of Black Journalists, was also arrested by federal agents in connection with the protest on Friday.
Federal agents, including from the FBI, were involved in the arrest.
“Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards,” Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. “Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.”
Lemon was arrested on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon alleged he was reporting on the protest, while the Justice Department accused he and the protesters with unlawfully interfering with a religious service. Lemon had gone inside the church with the protesters.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
Incident reported at 1524 Summit Ave.
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yall arrest anyone but the real criminals
@chpianist How do we even know that church service weren’t itself disruptive? There’s everything from snake charming to uproarious gospel choirs. It’s not ALL quiet & somber.
Never seen so many uneducated responses. Thankfully you all are not involved in law enforcement.
@Kunochan66 when I have had to call the cops, they show up very quickly. I live in Houston, TX.
Arresting journalists. Republicans did say they’d rather be Russian than democrats
@Krullsmash bahahahhhahaha that’s your source??? 😂😂😂 so ONE singular person decided to make a shirt and sell it and now that speaks for all republicans. I mean come on how silly is that. There are plenty of true, accurate and valid arguments to use against republicans with REAL sources, I don’t understand why yall continue to just spread misinformation and just use anything to push your narrative that is not sound
These have to bots..... how can you be okay with arresting a journalist?? Honestly??
@torontoUser1911664010 lol he is on tape flat out saying “ we” and was feeding the protest group . Grand jury saw this and why charges were filed . He trying to save his pathetic career as a “ journalist “ but you can’t infringe on religious right here in the country and is a BIG felony - he is going to lose as the evidence is there he was not merely a “journalist “ that day - he was a domestic terrorist.
yall arrest anyone but the real criminals
@chpianist How do we even know that church service weren’t itself disruptive? There’s everything from snake charming to uproarious gospel choirs. It’s not ALL quiet & somber.
Never seen so many uneducated responses. Thankfully you all are not involved in law enforcement.
@Kunochan66 when I have had to call the cops, they show up very quickly. I live in Houston, TX.
Arresting journalists. Republicans did say they’d rather be Russian than democrats
@Krullsmash bahahahhhahaha that’s your source??? 😂😂😂 so ONE singular person decided to make a shirt and sell it and now that speaks for all republicans. I mean come on how silly is that. There are plenty of true, accurate and valid arguments to use against republicans with REAL sources, I don’t understand why yall continue to just spread misinformation and just use anything to push your narrative that is not sound
These have to bots..... how can you be okay with arresting a journalist?? Honestly??
@torontoUser1911664010 lol he is on tape flat out saying “ we” and was feeding the protest group . Grand jury saw this and why charges were filed . He trying to save his pathetic career as a “ journalist “ but you can’t infringe on religious right here in the country and is a BIG felony - he is going to lose as the evidence is there he was not merely a “journalist “ that day - he was a domestic terrorist.
yall arrest anyone but the real criminals
@chpianist How do we even know that church service weren’t itself disruptive? There’s everything from snake charming to uproarious gospel choirs. It’s not ALL quiet & somber.
Never seen so many uneducated responses. Thankfully you all are not involved in law enforcement.
@Kunochan66 when I have had to call the cops, they show up very quickly. I live in Houston, TX.
Arresting journalists. Republicans did say they’d rather be Russian than democrats
@Krullsmash bahahahhhahaha that’s your source??? 😂😂😂 so ONE singular person decided to make a shirt and sell it and now that speaks for all republicans. I mean come on how silly is that. There are plenty of true, accurate and valid arguments to use against republicans with REAL sources, I don’t understand why yall continue to just spread misinformation and just use anything to push your narrative that is not sound
These have to bots..... how can you be okay with arresting a journalist?? Honestly??
@torontoUser1911664010 lol he is on tape flat out saying “ we” and was feeding the protest group . Grand jury saw this and why charges were filed . He trying to save his pathetic career as a “ journalist “ but you can’t infringe on religious right here in the country and is a BIG felony - he is going to lose as the evidence is there he was not merely a “journalist “ that day - he was a domestic terrorist.
yall arrest anyone but the real criminals
@chpianist How do we even know that church service weren’t itself disruptive? There’s everything from snake charming to uproarious gospel choirs. It’s not ALL quiet & somber.
Never seen so many uneducated responses. Thankfully you all are not involved in law enforcement.
@Kunochan66 when I have had to call the cops, they show up very quickly. I live in Houston, TX.
Arresting journalists. Republicans did say they’d rather be Russian than democrats
@Krullsmash bahahahhhahaha that’s your source??? 😂😂😂 so ONE singular person decided to make a shirt and sell it and now that speaks for all republicans. I mean come on how silly is that. There are plenty of true, accurate and valid arguments to use against republicans with REAL sources, I don’t understand why yall continue to just spread misinformation and just use anything to push your narrative that is not sound
These have to bots..... how can you be okay with arresting a journalist?? Honestly??
@torontoUser1911664010 lol he is on tape flat out saying “ we” and was feeding the protest group . Grand jury saw this and why charges were filed . He trying to save his pathetic career as a “ journalist “ but you can’t infringe on religious right here in the country and is a BIG felony - he is going to lose as the evidence is there he was not merely a “journalist “ that day - he was a domestic terrorist.
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yall arrest anyone but the real criminals
@chpianist How do we even know that church service weren’t itself disruptive? There’s everything from snake charming to uproarious gospel choirs. It’s not ALL quiet & somber.
Never seen so many uneducated responses. Thankfully you all are not involved in law enforcement.
@Kunochan66 when I have had to call the cops, they show up very quickly. I live in Houston, TX.
Arresting journalists. Republicans did say they’d rather be Russian than democrats
@Krullsmash bahahahhhahaha that’s your source??? 😂😂😂 so ONE singular person decided to make a shirt and sell it and now that speaks for all republicans. I mean come on how silly is that. There are plenty of true, accurate and valid arguments to use against republicans with REAL sources, I don’t understand why yall continue to just spread misinformation and just use anything to push your narrative that is not sound
These have to bots..... how can you be okay with arresting a journalist?? Honestly??
@torontoUser1911664010 lol he is on tape flat out saying “ we” and was feeding the protest group . Grand jury saw this and why charges were filed . He trying to save his pathetic career as a “ journalist “ but you can’t infringe on religious right here in the country and is a BIG felony - he is going to lose as the evidence is there he was not merely a “journalist “ that day - he was a domestic terrorist.