Don Lemon was arrested late Thursday evening in Los Angeles for his role in a Minnesota church protest last week.
According to Abbe Lowell, an attorney for Lemon, he was taken into custody while preparing to cover the Grammys this weekend.
“Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards,” Lowell shared. “Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done.”
The arrest of Lemon comes after officials initially refused to press charges for his involvement in the anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis that disrupted a church service.
Don Lemon has continually asserted that he was not a protester, but rather serving as a journalist covering the event.
His attorney has shared that the former CNN anchor will defend himself to the fullest extent possible.
“This unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration will not stand,” she added. “Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.”
Many took to social media to criticize the arrest, while others praised Lemon’s being taken into custody.
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