A federal judge dismissed charges against CNN's Don Lemon over a 2023 church protest, citing insufficient evidence.

The Justice Department's attempt to accuse CNN anchor Don Lemon of federal crimes in connection with an incident at a Minnesota church in 2023 was rejected by a federal judge, who found that the government did not meet the legal requirements for prosecution. The ruling follows the DOJ's attempt to prosecute Lemon for his involvement in a disruptive protest at a Minneapolis church during the Trump administration. The department's attempt to pursue the case was set back when the judge determined that there was insufficient evidence to support criminal charges.