Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested this Friday, January 30, 2026, in connection with a demonstration on January 18 in a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Both reporters broadcast live the interruption of a religious service by activists opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Don Lemon, former CNN presenter, is prosecuted for conspiracy and violation of the FACE Act, according to a federal indictment. The authorities claim that he was involved in a coordinated effort to intimidate the faithful.
Journalists' lawyers and several press organizations report a serious violation of freedom to inform. Minnesota politicians describe these arrests as « deeply disturbing ».
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