Legally speaking, the federal charges against journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are complex and unusual, sparking debate among lawyers about the legitimacy of the cases. “This moment is bigger than two journalists,” a coalition of 40 journalism and free press groups said. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had no advance knowledge of “the Don Lemon thing,” brushing off reporters’ questions about the matter. The indictment alleges that Lemon and Fort were part of a “coordinated takeover-style attack” at Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon and Fort, however, say they were simply there to report on the protest, not participate.

Source: CNN February 01, 2026 06:42 UTC