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Don Lemon asks judge to dismiss ‘vindictive’ charges tied to Minnesota church protest

The Hill·August 7, 2026·1 min read
Don Lemon asks judge to dismiss ‘vindictive’ charges tied to Minnesota church protest

Independent journalist Don Lemon is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges brought against him in connection with his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church earlier this year, claiming he has been wrongfully targeted by the Trump administration. Lemon's lawyers filed a motion on Friday requesting that a felony indictment charging him be dismissed.

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