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Don Lemon Released From Custody After Arrest Over Church Protest
Don Lemon was released on a no-money bond after federal charges alleging conspiracy and disruption of worship at a Minnesota church protest, with a court date set for Feb. 9.
- On January 18, 2026, Don Lemon and seven others were charged over a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, signed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Organizers including Nekima Levy Armstrong said the action responded to the church pastor leading the St. Paul ICE field office and recent federal agents' actions earlier this month.
- The indictment alleges a takeover-style attack and describes steps to maintain operational secrecy, including a pre-op briefing and Lemon's close proximity to the pastor to intimidate him.
- Media organisations and civil rights groups warn the arrests risk chilling reporting, as a chief judge of the Minnesota Federal District Court found no evidence supporting arrests and defendants entered not guilty pleas.
- Prosecutors cite the FACE Act and the Conspiracy Against Rights law; Lemon's next court date is Feb. 9 in Minneapolis, and he was released on his own recognizance Friday.
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The Independent (US)Don Lemon pleads not guilty to federal charges over Minnesota church protest
A magistrate judge ordered Lemon released to await trial after a night in custody following his arrest
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Journalist Don Lemon walked toward the microphones Friday afternoon with his husband, Tim Malone, by his side, the two holding hands as Lemon prepared to address reporters outside a federal courthouse in Los Angeles.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Speaking around 3:30 p.m. Pacific, Lemon thanked supporters and described his arrest as a defining moment for press freedom. A federal j…
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