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Don Lemon Issues Challenge After Judge Rejects Trump DOJ's Charges

Don Lemon Issues Challenge After Judge Rejects Trump DOJ's Charges

Summary

Don Lemon, a journalist, stated he will continue reporting after a judge declined to approve a complaint charging him because of his presence at a protest in Minnesota. The protest focused on immigration issues and occurred at a church linked to a local ICE official. Lemon says he was there to report, not to protest, and the charges were not pursued by a judge.

Key Facts

  • Don Lemon attended and streamed a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • The protestors accused the church's pastor of leading a local ICE field office.
  • ICE operations in Minnesota increased recently, linked to Trump's immigration policies.
  • A judge did not sign the complaint charging Lemon for his attendance at the protest.
  • Lemon insisted he was present as a journalist and not part of the protest.
  • President Trump criticized Lemon, calling him a "loser" at a press briefing.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi mentioned arrests linked to the protest and stated attacks on worship places are not tolerated.
  • Violent threats and derogatory remarks have been directed at Lemon online following the event.

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