Former CNN anchor Don Lemon faces federal charges over Minnesota church protest incident, defends actions as journalism while AG promises prosecution.
Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized former CNN anchor Don Lemon on « Hannity » Monday for defending his « illegal » actions at a Minnesota church anti-ICE protest as an « act of journalism. »
« So, anyone with a camera then would be allowed, under his [Lemon’s] theory, to come in and attack a church like that and riot a church on a Sunday morning », she said.
« You can’t do that in this country. It’s illegal, we’re going to prosecute you, and you will be held accountable. Doesn’t matter if you’re a failed journalist with a camera in your hand. You can’t do it. »
Bondi’s remarks followed the arrest of two more individuals in connection with the invasion of a Minnesota church by anti-ICE protesters on Monday.
« These people committed a crime under the FACE Act, and they will be held accountable », she explained. « Nine of them have been charged, and you will not do this in our country. We’re coming after you if you do.
