"Now Thompson will take on his former office in court as he represents Lemon, the veteran journalist arrested last month in relation to his coverage of an anti-deportation protest inside a St. Paul church. Thompson was brought on the case because he is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, where Lemon is being tried, and has expertise on the state's court system, a representative for the legal team told The Advocate Wednesday. The defense is being led by Abbe Lowell."
"On January 18, Lemon covered a protest inside Cities Church in St. Paul. Protesters alleged that its pastor was an immigration enforcement agent. Lemon was later arrested at a hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 29. He was charged with conspiracy to deprive rights and interference with religious freedoms. Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested after covering the protest. Press freedom groups condemned his arrest."
Joseph H. Thompson joined Don Lemon's defense after serving in the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota from 2014 to 2026 and being named its lead prosecutor. Thompson was among six prosecutors who resigned over Justice Department efforts related to an investigation. Thompson will represent Lemon in Minnesota because he is licensed there and has expertise in the state's court system. Lemon was arrested in Beverly Hills after covering a January 18 protest inside Cities Church in St. Paul and faces charges including conspiracy to deprive rights and interference with religious freedoms. Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested. Abbe Lowell leads the defense; Marilyn Bednarski was added for California expertise.
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