NYT
Don Lemon Accuses Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution in Church Protest Case
Friday, August 7, 2026
Lawyers representing Don Lemon filed a motion requesting dismissal of charges against the former CNN anchor, arguing that prosecutors acted with bias. The motion states that the charges are unprecedented for a journalist covering a protest at a church. The case involves Lemon's coverage of a demonstration. A judge has not yet ruled on the dismissal request.
