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August 7, 2026
Don Lemon Argues Indictment is Retaliation by Trump Administration
- Don Lemon's attorneys argue that the indictment is a result of vindictive prosecution and a violation of his First Amendment rights.
- Lemon claims he has been a target of President Trump's animosity, which influenced the Justice Department's decision to file charges.
- He has pleaded not guilty to charges related to his presence at a protest in Minnesota, asserting that he was merely documenting the event.
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- Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal civil rights charges, claiming vindictive prosecutionAug 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM · CBS News
- Don Lemon tells judge he was a target of Trump before indictment in ask to drop criminal caseAug 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM · CNN
- Don Lemon asks judge to dismiss ‘vindictive’ charges tied to Minnesota church protestAug 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM · The Hill
- Don Lemon Accuses Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution in Church Protest CaseAug 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM · NYT