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Federal authorities have recently apprehended three more individuals linked to an incident involving anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activists who stormed a church in Minnesota. This comes on the heels of the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced via a post on X that, under her direction, federal agents took Don Lemon, Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy into custody. They are accused of orchestrating an attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bondi promised further details would be shared soon.
Don Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that Lemon was detained in Los Angeles while he was reporting on the Grammy Awards.
In a statement, Lowell defended Lemon, emphasizing that his 30-year career as a journalist involves constitutionally protected activities. “His work in Minneapolis was consistent with his ongoing mission to illuminate the truth and hold power accountable,” Lowell remarked. “The First Amendment is designed to safeguard journalists, especially during critical times like these.”
Lowell further criticized the Trump Justice Department, saying, “Instead of probing the federal agents responsible for the deaths of two peaceful Minnesota protesters, they are focusing their efforts on this arrest. This is the true misconduct in this situation… Don is prepared to vigorously contest these charges in court.”
Earlier this month, Lemon livestreamed left-wing agitators who stormed St. Paul’s Cities Church under the suspicion that its pastor had collaborated with ICE. Lemon told viewers that “the freedom to protest” is what the First Amendment is all about.
A federal magistrate judge previously rejected the Justice Department’s initial attempt to bring charges against Lemon.
While some have argued that the church storming is covered by the First Amendment, the Justice Department said shortly after the incident that it was probing it as a possible violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.