MN - Journalist Don Lemon arrested for church protest, Minneapolis, 18 Jan 2026

[Sundog]

They might want to consider the "other job" that their pastors have. If it aligns with biblical teachings. If not, they are probably not a good fit for a religious organisation.

imo

There is nothing wrong with having a job as a federal immigration officer and it is in no way a bad fit for a pastor.

 

[Jade]

I think a lot of our churches will be considering these kinds of safety measures after this unconscionable assault.

Most have. It's nothing new happens frequently and is a top topic for Pastral Conferences.

That's why it's so strange to me that real and present danger wasn't recognized by the Field Leader of ICE and Pastor.

Maybe he's one of the new hires that weren't adequately trained.

All imo

 

[SouthAussie]

Just for more information about said pastor ... he was named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit - right alongside Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, and others.

The church probably brought negative attention to itself by allowing him to be a pastor. imo

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mnd.229758/gov.uscourts.mnd.229758.1.0_1.pdf

 

[CrimeDawg123]

23 min ago

More than two dozen agents involved in Lemon arrest, source says​

From CNN's Josh Campbell

The arrest of journalist Don Lemon in the Los Angeles area involved more than two dozen federal agents, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the operation.

Lemon was arrested by a team of agents from Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI, the source said, with HSI leading the investigation.

The large arrest team assembled by HSI included agents who made direct contact with Lemon, as well as others stationed in and around the Beverly Hills Hotel, where the arrest took place, who were on standby for any necessary traffic or crowd control issues, the source said.

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-ice-minneapolis-protests-01-30-26

"More than two dozen federal agents"

Could have used one or two officers but no, have to soak taxpayers yet again for a dog and pony show

 

[Inthedetails]

Exactly, any good human being, an organized religion belonger, or not knows what is the important thing here on GOD'S GREEN EARTH', right??? IMO

Yes.

imo

 

[SouthAussie]

There is nothing wrong with having a job as a federal immigration officer and it is in no way a bad fit for a pastor.

I wouldn't think it was the best fit in Minneapolis. Maybe in some other city that is not actively fighting the influx of thousands of ICE officers.

imo

 

[sds71]

Don Lemon is free, no bail. Per producer in the courtroom.

Next date is Feb. 9

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017371664380776721

 

[JennieM]

1 min ago

Don Lemon appears in federal court for charges related to St. Paul church protest​

From CNN's Nick Watt, Jack Hannah and Taylor Romine

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon appeared in federal court in Los Angeles as he faces several charges for his coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church two weeks ago.

Lemon was released on a personal recognizance bond and will face no pretrial supervision. The judge required him to get permission for foreign travel, and allowed him to go on a trip to France in June.

The unsealed grand jury indictment shows Lemon is charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.

The Justice Department attempted to charge Lemon last week, but a magistrate judge rejected the charges, saying there was insufficient evidence.

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-ice-minneapolis-protests-01-30-26?t=1769814149221

 

[SouthAussie]

1 min ago

Don Lemon appears in federal court for charges related to St. Paul church protest​

From CNN's Nick Watt, Jack Hannah and Taylor Romine

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon appeared in federal court in Los Angeles as he faces several charges for his coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church two weeks ago.

Lemon was released on a personal recognizance bond and will face no pretrial supervision. The judge required him to get permission for foreign travel, and allowed him to go on a trip to France in June.

The unsealed grand jury indictment shows Lemon is charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.

The Justice Department attempted to charge Lemon last week, but a magistrate judge rejected the charges, saying there was insufficient evidence.

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-ice-minneapolis-protests-01-30-26?t=1769814149221

I think that the case against Don Lemon will be thrown out. His arrest coincides with the release of more Epstein files. A distraction.

imo

 

[witchway]

We are not permitted to post slurs on any victims on WS, regardless of one's personal views about them.

David Easterwood is not a victim. He was not even in the church that day.

 

[keek]

There has been no reporting on MSM that the church pastor has pushed any political agenda, at least none that I have seen. Do you have any link that says that is the case?

I think you would have to be an attendee to hear his agenda. IMO

 

[Friday Fan]

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7596766088742833463

Here is one video but I have seen more, seems that some of the earlier videos that I watched have been taken down. I wonder why . . .

Where is Don Lemon in this? I don't see him.

 

[JennieM]

3 min ago

Los Angeles mayor says Don Lemon "should not have been in court" after appearing for protest charges​

From CNN's Elise Hammond

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she is “very glad” that Don Lemon will be released on a personal recognizance bond today following a hearing “because he should not have been in court anyway.”

“How far is this going to go?” Bass asked the crowd outside the courthouse following Lemon’s appearance in federal court.

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-ice-minneapolis-protests-01-30-26?t=1769815226829

 

[Friday Fan]

1 min ago

Don Lemon appears in federal court for charges related to St. Paul church protest​

From CNN's Nick Watt, Jack Hannah and Taylor Romine

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon appeared in federal court in Los Angeles as he faces several charges for his coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church two weeks ago.

Lemon was released on a personal recognizance bond and will face no pretrial supervision. The judge required him to get permission for foreign travel, and allowed him to go on a trip to France in June.

The unsealed grand jury indictment shows Lemon is charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.

The Justice Department attempted to charge Lemon last week, but a magistrate judge rejected the charges, saying there was insufficient evidence.

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-ice-minneapolis-protests-01-30-26?t=1769814149221

This won't stick. I see that he hasn't done anything wrong.

 

[Inthedetails]

This won't stick. I see that he hasn't done anything wrong.

I'm also expecting it to be tossed out, fwiw.

jmo

 

[Sundog]

Exactly, any good human being, an organized religion belonger, or not knows what is the important thing here on GOD'S GREEN EARTH', right??? IMO

 

[303gmf]

Humans!
We’re all important and deserving regardless of where we originated on this shared planet

Sad too many don’t follow the basic principles

 

[Sundog]

I think that the case against Don Lemon will be thrown out. His arrest coincides with the release of more Epstein files. A distraction.

imo

Kind of like the distraction used by government leaders in Minnesota at the same time as the massive fraud cases, possibly the largest in U.S. history.

 

[SouthAussie]

Kind of like the distraction used by government leaders in Minnesota at the same time as the massive fraud cases, possibly the largest in U.S. history.

That fraud investigation has been going on for years. It is not new.
But the current administration has brought it up repeatedly as a distraction for what ICE are doing to the city.

imo

In 2021, federal law enforcement first probed a series of multimillion dollar fraud schemes.

Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes

A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Sundog]

David Easterwood is not a victim. He was not even in the church that day.

All the pastors and congregants of the Church are victims of the vicious and vile assault on their Church.