Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."

• Aug 7

Don Lemon, others plead not guilty to Minn. church protest charges

Several people charged in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church whose pastor served as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official pleaded not guilty Friday afternoon in a St. Paul federal courtroom.

• Feb 13

Don Lemon: "I will not be intimidated"

Independent journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges stemming from his coverage of a protest in a Minnesota church. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

• Feb 13

Don Lemon pleads not guilty at arraignment

Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal charges linked to a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

• Feb 13

Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed

Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.

• Feb 12

Watch: Bondi on Don Lemon probe

Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's probe into Don Lemon for his presence during a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. Jordan also asked Bondi about a potential probe into former CIA Director John Brennan surrounding allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign.

• Feb 11

Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but agents were sent for him

Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in to face charges over his coverage of a protest at a church but federal agents were sent for him anyway.

• Feb 3

Don Lemon speaks out after arrest

The First Amendment is bound to be a focus of Don Lemon's case as he faces charges for entering a church to document an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis. CBS News contributor Jed Rubenfeld, a columnist for the Free Press, has more.

• Feb 3

Journalist Don Lemon appears in court following arrest over protest at Minnesota church

Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.

• Jan 30

Don Lemon arrested after covering church protest

Journalist Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles, his attorney and multiple sources with direct knowledge told CBS News. The arrest comes nearly two weeks after Lemon was at an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a service at a church in Minnesota. Matt Gutman reports.

• Jan 30

Don Lemon released on bond

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released on bond Friday after his overnight arrest following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from Los Angeles.

• Jan 30

Don Lemon speaks out after his arrest

Journalist Don Lemon spoke in Los Angeles after he was granted bond following his arrest in connection with a church protest in Minnesota. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks the situation down.

• Jan 30

What led up to Don Lemon's arrest

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is facing charges of federal civil rights violations in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Jake Rosen have more.

• Jan 30

Journalist Don Lemon set to appear in court following arrest

Journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday in Los Angeles after his overnight arrest by federal agents following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.

• Jan 30

Ex-CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota on Don Lemon arrest

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody Thursday night in Los Angeles following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest during a Minnesota church service. Journalist Alisyn Camerota, formerly of CNN and Fox News, joins to discuss the case.

• Jan 30

Don Lemon's attorney reacts to his arrest

Independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested in Los Angeles and faces two federal charges, a source tells CBS News. Anna Schecter has more.

• Jan 30

What we know about the charges against Lemon

Independent journalist Don Lemon is facing charges of conspiracy to deprive others of their civil rights and violation of the FACE Act, according to a source familiar with a relevant probe. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Robin Nunn have more.

• Jan 30

Early details on Don Lemon's arrest

Don Lemon, a former CNN news anchor and an independent journalist, has been arrested in Los Angeles, California. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

• Jan 30

Don Lemon arrested in Los Angeles

Former CNN news anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon was detained in California overnight, multiple sources tell CBS News. Jake Rosen and Lilia Luciano have the latest confirmed information.

• Jan 30

Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest

The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.

• Jan 22

Carlson leaving Fox News, Lemon out at CNN

Fox News announced Monday that anchor Tucker Carlson is leaving the network, with his last show having aired on Friday. Shortly afterward, "CNN This Morning" anchor Don Lemon said he had been fired by CNN, with the network confirming they had parted ways. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the cable news shake-up and other top stories from Washington, D.C.

• Apr 24, 2023

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped deal, claiming fraud

Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership with the former CNN anchor.

• Aug 2, 2024

Elon Musk says his ketamine use is good for Tesla investors

Elon Musk defended his use of the drug in an interview with Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, pointing to his leadership of Tesla.

• Mar 19, 2024

Massive media shakeup

Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have decided to part ways, the network announced in a statement Monday, and longtime CNN anchor Don Lemon said he was fired from the cable network. Semafor editor-in-chief Ben Smith joins for a closer look at what this means for the media landscape.

• Apr 25, 2023

Major shake-ups at Fox News, CNN

Fox News is parting ways with host Tucker Carlson, and after 17 years, CNN is letting go of anchor Don Lemon. David Folkenflik, a media correspondent at NPR, joins CBS News to discuss what the shake-ups mean.

• Apr 24, 2023

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