Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct
Don Lemon's attorneys are seeking the release of grand jury transcripts in his civil rights case, citing misconduct by the U.S. Department of Justice. Lemon, who pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to a protest, argues that recent judicial criticisms of the grand jury process warrant this request. His legal team highlights multiple instances of misconduct that have led to dismissals of indictments in other cases.
- ▪Don Lemon is facing federal civil rights charges stemming from a protest at a Minnesota church.
- ▪His attorneys argue that recent examples of grand jury misconduct justify the release of transcripts from his case.
- ▪Several courts have criticized the Justice Department for irregularities in the grand jury process, leading to dismissals of indictments.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onDon Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconductAttorneys for former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon argue in a new court filing that recent examples of grand jury misconduct by the U.S. Department of Justice across the country warrant the release of transcripts from the normally se...BySCOTT BAUER Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 4:37 PM1:14FILE - Journalist Don Lemon, center, exits the U.S. District Courthouse in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 13, 2026.
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