Don Lemon was detained in Los Angeles by federal agents; defense claims that journalist worked on case involving pastor linked to the immigration agency
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities on Thursday night (29). The arrest takes place after the journalist cover demonstrations that involved criticism to the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), says the newspaper NBC News.
Lemon, 59, was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was about to cover the Grammy awards. The information was confirmed by your lawyerAbbe Lowell.
The action comes after the Department of Justice promise to sue Lemon. Last week, the journalist covered a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Protesters interrupted the service claiming that the church pastor works for ICE. Three other people who participated in the act also were arrested.
The episode is the latest development in the federal government immigration crackdown in Minneapoliswhich killed two US citizens who were shot dead.
Lemon’s lawyer sharply criticized the arrest. In a statement, Lowell said that instead of investigating the federal agents responsible for the protesters’ deaths, the Trump administration’s Justice Department focused its resources on this arrest.
“This unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to divert attention from the many crises facing this administration will not stand up,” Lowell said, adding that “Don will fight these allegations with vigor and rigor in court.”
