Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Summary
Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor, asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him in Minnesota, saying the case is an unfair attack. He and other journalists were charged with breaking a law that protects people's right to practice religion without intimidation during protests.Key Facts
- Don Lemon faces criminal civil rights charges in Minnesota related to protests.
- The charges include violating the FACE Act, which protects religious freedom from intimidation.
- Lemon’s lawyers say the prosecution is politically motivated and linked to hostility from President Trump.
- The Justice Department initially failed to charge Lemon due to lack of evidence but later succeeded with a grand jury indictment.
- Prosecutors arrested Lemon at midnight in his hotel while he was working at a music awards show.
- The government claims Lemon joined and blocked parishioners during the protests, but his lawyers dispute this.
- The White House posted a mocking message about Lemon’s arrest on social media.
- Lemon’s legal team argues his reporting is protected by the First Amendment, which safeguards freedom of the press.
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