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Don Lemon pleads not guilty to federal civil rights charges after anti-ICE protest in Minnesota

Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor, pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges related to an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. He faces one count of conspiracy against the right of religious freedom and one count of interfering with that right, stemming from his coverage of the protest where demonstrators confronted an ICE official who is a pastor.

Don Lemon pleads not guilty to federal civil rights charges after anti-ICE protest in Minnesota

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Key Highlights

  • Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal charges on February 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • The charges include conspiracy to deprive religious freedom and violating the FACE Act.
  • The protest took place at Cities Church in St. Paul on January 18.
  • Lemon claims he was acting as a journalist during the protest.
  • He emphasized the importance of fighting for journalism and First Amendment rights.
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Sources

  1. Don Lemon pleads not guilty to federal civil rights charges after anti-ICE protest in Minnesota
  2. Don Lemon formally arraigned, pleads not guilty on charges stemming from viral Minnesota church storming
  3. WATCH | Don Lemon Arrives at St. Paul Federal Courthouse Ahead of Arraignment in Minnesota Church Protest Case
  4. Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges in Minnesota
  5. Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges Related To Coverage Of Anti-ICE Protest In Minnesota Church

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