Journalist Don Lemon is asking a court to dismiss criminal civil rights charges stemming from a protest at a church, arguing that the Justice Department pursued the case as part of a vindictive prosecution. His filing reportedly contends that he was targeted by former President Donald Trump before the indictment was issued.
The case concerns a protest that has also been described in coverage as an anti-ICE demonstration at Cities Church. Lemon’s legal challenge seeks to end the prosecution rather than proceed to trial, though the available details do not indicate that a judge has ruled on the request.
Other reporting on the broader case has raised questions about information provided by U.S. law enforcement in connection with a woman charged in the protest. Journalist Georgia Fort has also been identified as seeking dismissal of charges related to the church demonstration.
The allegations remain disputed, and the court will determine whether the prosecution can proceed. The filings and related coverage portray the case as involving both the protesters’ conduct and broader claims about political targeting and the government’s handling of evidence.
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