Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Civil Rights Charges Over Coverage of Minnesota Church Protest
- Posted on February 13, 2026
- By The Hollywood Reporter
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Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Civil Rights Charges Over Coverage of Minnesota Church Protest

The former CNN anchor covered a demonstration that involved protestors disrupting a church service. His lawyer says the journalist is protected by the First Amendment, while prosecutors argue that Lemon crossed a line into activity violating civil rights laws.