The former CNN anchor was arrested on Thursday, January 29, in connection with his coverage of an anti-ICE protest that took place earlier this month, a case that has quickly drawn attention.
Lemon’s arrest stems from a January 18 protest held at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where demonstrators disrupted a religious service while chanting “ICE out.” Prosecutors allege Lemon violated a federal statute designed to protect individuals’ rights to participate in religious services without interference. His legal team disputes that characterization.
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Lemon shared the news himself on his own Instagram post, revealing the details of his arrest. “Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards,” the text post, shared on Friday, read.
View this post on InstagramThe statement continued: “The first amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.” finished, noting that, “Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.”
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