Attorneys Expect Dismissal of Charges Against Don Lemon and Others

The indictment of journalist Don Lemon and eight others for allegedly violating the FACE Act during an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church is likely to be dismissed due to constitutional flaws. Legal experts argue the FACE Act does not protect against private interference with religious freedom, and past prosecutions have focused on reproductive health clinics. Judges have noted a lack of evidence supporting the charges, leading career prosecutors to distance themselves from the case. Concerns about the indictment’s legitimacy raise red flags for a swift dismissal, as highlighted by former Justice Department officials.

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