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Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but was arrested to 'embarrass' him

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Don Lemon said he offered to turn himself in days before his arrest, but he was instead detained by federal agents in order to “embarrass” him.

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  1. Don Lemon speaks out after arrest by Donald Trump's DOJ

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but was arrested to 'embarrass' him

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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  1. Deadline

    Trump DOJ Arrests Don Lemon Over Coverage Of Minneapolis ICE Protests (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, as the journalist was covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney Abbe Lowell said in a statement. It was not immediately clear what charge or charges Lemon is facing.

  2. Newsweek

    Don Lemon speaks out after arrest by Donald Trump's DOJ (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Department of Justice on Thursday night arrested Don Lemon in relation to his coverage of a Minneapolis protest.

  3. Forbes

    Reporter Don Lemon Released After Arrest In Connection With Minnesota Church Protest (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Don Lemon was arrested for his presence at a a protest in Minnesota, where he was covering the demonstration for his online news show.

  4. The American Conservative

    Don Lemon Arrested By Federal Authorities (opens The American Conservative)

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    The American Conservative's feed description

    State of the Union: The arrest was made in connection to a church protest earlier this month.

  5. Fox News

    CNN defends Don Lemon after arrest over anti-ICE protest coverage at St. Paul church (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    CNN issued a statement defending Don Lemon after his arrest related to livestreaming anti-ICE agitators at St. Paul's Cities Church, calling DOJ actions violation of press freedom rights.

  6. ABC 7 New York

    Don Lemon to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following arrest (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Don Lemon will appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following his arrest by federal agents in connection with coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a church.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Don Lemon Aware His Charges Are “Very Serious,” But That He’s “Not Going to Let Them Steal My Joy” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Don Lemon is speaking out on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following his arrest over his reporting of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church in January.

  8. Bangor Daily News

    Don Lemon says a dozen agents were sent to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Don Lemon said about a dozen federal agents came to his Los Angeles hotel to arrest him last week, even though his attorney had told authorities he would

  9. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but was arrested to 'embarrass' him (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

    Published

    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Don Lemon said he offered to turn himself in days before his arrest, but he was instead detained by federal agents in order to “embarrass” him.

  10. Deadline

    Don Lemon Says Detention Was Meant To "Embarrass" And "Intimidate" (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in to federal agents prior to his arrest last week but his offer was ignored.

  11. Fox News

    Don Lemon details LA arrest with Jimmy Kimmel, says Trump DOJ wanted to 'embarrass' him (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ex-CNN host Don Lemon appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to discuss his arrest in Los Angeles and slammed the Trump DOJ for wanting to "embarrass" and "intimidate" him.

  12. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Don Lemon details his LA arrest during appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Journalist Don Lemon appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and detailed the moments leading up to his arrest in Los Angeles last week.

  13. NewsBusters

    Kimmel Claims Lemon 'Was Arrested For Committing Journalism' (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Before former CNN anchor Don Lemon joined ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday to discuss his recent arrest, he was probably told by his lawyer not to say anything that would get him in trouble, so that left much of the outrage-mongering about the actual incident to the eponymous host.

  14. The Guardian

    Don Lemon says federal agents were sent to arrest him though he offered to turn self in (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former CNN anchor faces charges over coverage of an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a Minnesota church service.

  15. The Daily Caller

    Don Lemon Recounts His Arrest Experience To Jimmy Kimmel (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former CNN host Don Lemon detailed his arrest experience in Los Angeles, California, during a Monday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

  16. Los Angeles Times

    Don Lemon makes post-arrest appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!': 'They want to instill fear' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The former CNN anchor spoke in-depth about his arrest last week with the late-night host on Monday, saying that the charges against him were 'very serious.'

  17. Forbes

    Don Lemon Shares Details Of His Arrest On Kimmel—‘They Want To Intimidate…Instill Fear’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Lemon arrested last week and charged with federal civil rights crimes in a move that triggered criticism from free speech advocates, legal experts and Democratic leaders.

  18. Variety

    Don Lemon Says DOJ Wanted to ‘Instill Fear’ and ‘Embarrass’ Him With Arrest: ‘That’s Why They Did it That Way’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Don Lemon says the DOJ wanted to 'instill fear' and 'embarrass' him with his Thursday night arrest.

  19. CBS News

    Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but federal agents were sent for him anyway (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in to face charges over his coverage of a protest at a church but federal agents were sent for him anyway.

  20. Newsweek

    Don Lemon Arrest Signals Danger for Press Freedom | Opinion (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Lemon, a household name who reported for CNN for nearly two decades and now publishes on Substack, was arrested Thursday night.

  21. Washington Examiner

    Don Lemon tells Jimmy Kimmel he offered to turn himself in ahead of arrest (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Lemon was arrested at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi for his participation in an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota.

  22. NBC Los Angeles

    Don Lemon shares details of his arrest on 'Kimmel,' says DOJ wanted to 'embarrass' him (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Don Lemon said he offered to turn himself in days before his arrest, but he was instead detained by federal agents in order to “embarrass” him.

  23. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    “I was walking up to the room and I pressed the elevator button, and then all of a sudden, I feel myself being jostled and and people trying to grab me and put me in handcuffs,” he said Monday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

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