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Don Lemon’s legal team is mounting a fierce defense against criminal charges stemming from his presence at a January protest in a Minnesota church, arguing the case violates his First Amendment rights and stems from political vendetta. They claim prosecutors are trying to silence a journalist simply for reporting — not participating — and warn that such prosecution would chill vital journalism. Lemon, who pleaded not guilty, insists he was documenting events, not inciting or joining them. His lawyers also challenge the legal basis of the charges, calling the prosecution an overreach with dangerous precedent. This high-stakes battle could redefine how journalists operate under threat of legal reprisal.

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