Summary
Don Lemon, a former CNN host now working as an independent journalist, and another journalist, Georgia Fort, are pushing for a quick trial concerning federal civil rights charges linked to their coverage of a protest at a church in Minnesota. The government requested to delay the case, calling it "complex," but Lemon and Fort's lawyers argue for a speedy resolution, saying the charges are politically motivated.
Key Facts
- Don Lemon and Georgia Fort face federal civil rights charges from a church protest in Minnesota.
- They were accused of conspiracy and interfering with First Amendment rights.
- Both journalists have pleaded not guilty and want the trial to proceed quickly.
- The government asked for a delay, citing the case as "complex," which the journalists dispute.
- The protest involved immigration enforcement issues and tensions in Minnesota.
- Lawyers for Lemon and Fort claim the government rushed charges without strong evidence.
- The case has sparked discussions on press freedom and media coverage difficulties during President Trump's administration.
