Don Lemon’s Legal Battle Unfolds | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Don Lemon’s legal team is mounting a fierce defense against federal charges, accusing prosecutors of targeting him for his journalism — particularly his coverage of protests — and alleging the case stems from political vendetta, especially against President Trump. The charges under the FACE Act allege he conspired to disrupt religious freedoms, but his lawyers argue his reporting is protected speech and that the government fabricated evidence to paint him as an active protester. They cite high-level official statements and the bizarre circumstances of his arrest — at midnight in his hotel…