""Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power to account," said the statement from Lemon's attorney, Abbe Lowell."
""Instead of investigating the federal agents who killed two peaceful protesters, the Trump Justice Department is devoting its time, attention and resources to this arrest, and that is the real indictment of wrongdoing in this case," the statement read. "This unprecedented attackon the First Amendment and transpent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration will not stand. Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.""
Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles while covering the upcoming Grammy Awards. He was taken into custody for activities earlier this month in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security says he is charged with conspiracy to deprive someone of their rights and interfering with someone's First Amendment right. Lemon's attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated Lemon has been a journalist for 30 years and described his work in Minneapolis as constitutionally protected. The attorney rejected the federal characterization, accused the Justice Department of misplacing priorities, and said Lemon will fight the charges in court.
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