Author Topic: BREAKING: Don Lemon arrested by federal agents, attorney says (Read 1569 times)

mystery-ak · « **Reply #50 on:** January 30, 2026, 04:00:53 pm »

https://twitter.com/_Patriot1776Q_/status/2017330437014884810

mystery-ak · « **Reply #51 on:** January 30, 2026, 04:04:51 pm »

https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/2017268234207023457

mystery-ak · « **Reply #52 on:** January 30, 2026, 04:46:08 pm »

https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/2017335348658061791

mystery-ak · « **Reply #53 on:** January 30, 2026, 04:50:04 pm »

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2017351770473668975

mystery-ak · « **Reply #54 on:** January 30, 2026, 04:52:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/2017294011501875203

mystery-ak · « **Reply #55 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:35:43 pm »

GREGG JARRETT: Don Lemon left his press pass at the door when he joined church-storming mob
Federal prosecutors allege former CNN podcaster participated in disrupting religious service rather than just reporting on it
By Gregg Jarrett Fox News
Published January 30, 2026 3:10pm EST

It is a popular fallacy that freedom of the press enshrined in the First Amendment is absolute. It is not and never has been.

The recent arrest of podcaster Don Lemon on federal criminal charges that he willingly joined a mob of anti-ICE protesters who stormed a St. Paul, Minnesota church during Sunday services will inevitably test well-established limits on press freedoms.

Journalists, however defined, cannot, without legal consequences engage in incitement, defamation, obscenity, threatened violence, national security breaches, and the commission of crimes.

Calling yourself a "journalist" or claiming that you are simply "committing journalism," as Lemon has done, is not a defense. It is your behavior that the law examines. Both words and actions can reveal your intent.

This is why Lemon has found himself in criminal jeopardy. His own digital videos seem to incriminate him.

In footage that Lemon posted online, it appears that he was not merely an observer recording the illegal protest inside the church, which would be a typical role of a reporter. Instead, he seemed to be an active participant who embedded himself with the mob and joined their cause in harassing and tormenting the parishioners.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gregg-jarrett-don-lemon-left-his-press-pass-door-when-he-joined-church-storming-mob

mystery-ak · « **Reply #56 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:36:55 pm »

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2017374335518888199

mystery-ak · « **Reply #57 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:40:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2017354938142122152

mystery-ak · « **Reply #58 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:43:03 pm »

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mystery-ak · « **Reply #59 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:46:31 pm »

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2017375145220776375

mystery-ak · « **Reply #60 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:49:13 pm »

Matt Finn
@MattFinnFNC
Don Lemon blows a kiss to LA Mayor Bass during initial appearance. Details from Fox Producer Lee Ross.

Don Lemon was the last person to enter the courtroom. Everyone. Including. The judge was already seated. He was escorted in without restraint by us Marshall and sat at the defense table next to his lawyer.

The only times Lemon spoke were when he was asked a series of questions by the judge on whether he understood the charges against him and his rights in the case. To all of the questions he offered in a clear strong voice a variation of “yes” “yes, your honor” “yes, ma’am”.

Lemon was wearing a tan suit with a matching tan collarless shirt. I saw him wave and blow a kiss to Mayor bass who was seated in the first row of public benches right behind the defense table. I also saw lemon offer several winks and an easy smile to this area. Perhaps to his husband who was seated in the second row behind bass.

Otherwise. Lemon was fully attentive to the proceedings.
5:11 PM · Jan 30, 2026

mystery-ak · « **Reply #61 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:49:54 pm »

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2017382685451121065

mystery-ak · « **Reply #62 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:52:31 pm »

https://twitter.com/BreannaMorello/status/2017350997018890256

mystery-ak · « **Reply #63 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:53:57 pm »

Who rattled her cage

https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/2017359019405369857

mountaineer · « **Reply #64 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:54:12 pm »

The tough guy act will be fun to watch.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #65 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:54:21 pm »

No bail, no perp walk...

mystery-ak · « **Reply #66 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:56:22 pm »

https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/2017358650013032881

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #67 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:56:58 pm »

Quote from: DefiantMassRINO on January 30, 2026, 11:33:28 am

Attacking a worship service is a line that should never be crossed by anyone for any reason.

Dom Lemon was not a disinterested observer - he was an active participant and a co-conspirator.

Freedom of Press is not an umbrella for acts of Civil Rights violations.

Speech is protected. Acts are not.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #68 on:** January 30, 2026, 06:59:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/RealJamesWoods/status/2017362416942854468

mystery-ak · « **Reply #69 on:** January 30, 2026, 07:04:13 pm »

mystery-ak · « **Reply #70 on:** January 30, 2026, 07:12:58 pm »

Roger Stone
@RogerJStoneJr
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3h
CNN got an illegal advance copy of my indictment, filmed the 6 am military jackboot raid featuring 29 heavily armed FBI agents on my home & dragged my wife from her bed out to the driveway. How did Don Lemon’s arrest go down ?

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #71 on:** January 30, 2026, 07:13:08 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on January 30, 2026, 02:03:41 pm

As I stated on another thread, I think this is silly...

This POS was dead in media circles, and now we are giving him 9 more cat lives....

Bondi's statement should have been that Don Lemon is too inconsequential to bother with. Plus, he might like dropping the soap in the shower.

I don't give a rip if he gets more lives...he's getting that by pulling this stunt in the first place! NO, those parishioners were kidnapped and terrorized. They deserve every drop of justice they have coming to them!

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #72 on:** January 30, 2026, 07:33:48 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on January 30, 2026, 04:50:04 pm

https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2017351770473668975

Elderberry · « **Reply #73 on:** January 30, 2026, 08:57:44 pm »

Don Lemon released from custody after LA court appearance

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News

The ex-CNN host faces charges for his involvement in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church

Former CNN host Don Lemon was released from custody without bail Friday after his court appearance in Los Angeles.

"I've spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now," Lemon told reporters outside the courthouse. "There is no more important time than right now, this very moment, for a free and independent media that shines a light on the truth and holds those accountable. And I will not stop now. I will not stop ever.

"Last night, the DOJ sent a team of federal agents to arrest me in the middle of the night for something that I've been doing for the last 30 years. And that is covering the news. The First Amendment of the Constitution protects that work for me and for countless other journalists who do what I do. I stand with all of them, and I will not be silenced. I look forward to my day in court."

Lemon, wearing a tan suit and a tan collarless shirt, was escorted into the courtroom without restraints. Showing support for Lemon in the courtroom was his husband and Democratic LA Mayor Karen Bass.

More: https://www.foxnews.com/media/don-lemon-released-from-custody-after-la-court-appearance

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #74 on:** January 30, 2026, 09:18:05 pm »

Quote from: Elderberry on January 30, 2026, 08:57:44 pm

Don Lemon released from custody after LA court appearance

I expected him to walk today. He's still at great risk because of all the evidence against him, but rest assured it's kid gloves as long as it takes before sentencing.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #75 on:** January 30, 2026, 10:23:01 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on January 30, 2026, 07:13:08 pm

I don't give a rip if he gets more lives...he's getting that by pulling this stunt in the first place! NO, those parishioners were kidnapped and terrorized. They deserve every drop of justice they have coming to them!

Everyone in the Congregation, the minister, and even the children should bring civil suit under 18 USC Sec 241 for conspiracy to deprive them of their Civil Rights and seek punitive damages from all of those involved in the disruption. Bankrupt them.

Bigun · « **Reply #76 on:** January 30, 2026, 10:28:56 pm »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on January 30, 2026, 10:23:01 pm

Everyone in the Congregation, the minister, and even the children should bring civil suit under 18 USC Sec 241 for conspiracy to deprive them of their Civil Rights and seek punitive damages from all of those involved in the disruption. Bankrupt them.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #77 on:** January 30, 2026, 11:07:37 pm »

It's time to stop playing politics with justice! Dealing the full force of it to people who dare bring their riot to the Sanctuary of a Christian church in prayer is vital.

Sighlass · « **Reply #78 on:** January 31, 2026, 01:16:25 am »

Yep, I tire of seeing leftist escape justice with their peers often not caring if they do anything. From OJ Simpson on, I am starting to doubt "justice from peers" when it comes to certain sectors of society.

I want to see a jury of white (unlike his husband or whatever he is) heterosexual males that go hunting 3X or more times a year after church.

mountaineer · « **Reply #79 on:** January 31, 2026, 10:47:25 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on January 30, 2026, 10:23:01 pm

Everyone in the Congregation, the minister, and even the children should bring civil suit under 18 USC Sec 241 for conspiracy to deprive them of their Civil Rights and seek punitive damages from all of those involved in the disruption. Bankrupt them.

Yes, they should.
There also should be criminal charges for kidnapping, but I won't hold my breath waiting for justice in Minnesota.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 31, 2026, 11:02:25 am »

Quote from: mystery-ak on January 30, 2026, 07:04:13 pm

That happy look is one of a guy who has realized he saved his a journalistic career via performative art.

Plus.... Odds you will find at least one Minnesota juror out of 12 who will buy into his 1A argument.

This sucks, and we have been played.

IsailedawayfromFR · « **Reply #81 on:** January 31, 2026, 12:00:09 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on January 31, 2026, 11:02:25 am

That happy look is one of a guy who has realized he saved his a journalistic career via performative art.

Plus.... Odds you will find at least one Minnesota juror out of 12 who will buy into his 1A argument.

This sucks, and we have been played.

Those other 11 are all racists, don't you know?

Wait until the civil suits begin. Then at least some money will change hands.

mountaineer · « **Reply #82 on:** January 31, 2026, 12:24:29 pm »

A serious journalist.

https://twitter.com/JebraFaushay/status/2017595366602949066

Hoodat · « **Reply #83 on:** January 31, 2026, 01:59:19 pm »

From the grand jury indictment:

Hoodat · « **Reply #84 on:** January 31, 2026, 02:01:14 pm »

Hoodat · « **Reply #85 on:** January 31, 2026, 02:05:18 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on January 30, 2026, 06:46:31 pm

https://x.com/nicksortor/status/2017375145220776375

I'm surprised she wasn't arrested.

Kamaji · « **Reply #86 on:** January 31, 2026, 06:15:21 pm »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on January 30, 2026, 10:23:01 pm

Everyone in the Congregation, the minister, and even the children should bring civil suit under 18 USC Sec 241 for conspiracy to deprive them of their Civil Rights and seek punitive damages from all of those involved in the disruption. Bankrupt them.