Overview
- With the superseding indictment, a total of 39 people now face federal charges tied to the Jan. 18 disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents arrested 25 of the 30 newly charged individuals after the filing was unsealed.
- Prosecutors charged defendants with conspiracy against the right of religious worship and violations of the FACE Act.
- The indictment describes advance planning for an operation dubbed “Operation Pullup,” citing pre‑protest meetings, social‑media promotion, and alleged intimidation that frightened congregants and children.
- A parallel civil lawsuit by church member Ann Doucette seeks damages and an injunction, while Don Lemon and other defendants have pleaded not guilty and argue they were reporting or protesting lawfully.