politics

January 26, 2026

Judge Rejects DoJ Request To Arrest Don Lemon

The Justice Department’s bid to arrest CNN anchor Don Lemon and four others was rejected, after a lower-court panel refused to approve the warrants to take them into custody

Judge Rejects DoJ Request To Arrest Don Lemon

TL;DR

  • A three-judge appeals panel rejected the Justice Department's request to arrest Don Lemon and four others.
  • The arrests were sought in connection with a demonstration inside a church in St Paul, Minnesota.
  • One judge acknowledged probable cause but stated the government lacked adequate legal grounds for the arrests.
  • The Justice Department's method of seeking arrest warrants was described as "unheard of" by a district judge.
  • The alleged behavior of the five individuals did not involve violence, with the worst accusation being yelling at church members.
  • Three other individuals involved in the protest have already been arrested and charged with conspiracy against rights.

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