Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges From St. Paul Church Protest

The case tests a novel use of the FACE Act against journalists covering a church protest.

Overview

  • Lemon was arraigned in St. Paul and released on standard conditions after entering a not guilty plea.
  • Prosecutors are pursuing conspiracy and FACE Act counts tied to the Jan. 18 disruption at Cities Church.
  • The government said Lemon’s phone is in Department of Homeland Security custody under a sealed search warrant pending review.
  • Nine people have been indicted in the case, with independent journalist Georgia Fort scheduled to be arraigned next week.
  • Lemon’s lawyers plan a First Amendment defense, pointing to livestream video that outside reviewers say shows no threats or obstruction.