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Don Lemon says churchgoers didn’t think he was a journalist because he’s black

Don Lemon says churchgoers likely mistook him for a protester due to the racial makeup; he pleaded not guilty to federal charges of interfering with religious freedom.

  • Don Lemon was indicted with eight others on federal charges for conspiracy and interfering with First Amendment rights after joining a protest that stormed a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, in January 2026.
  • Lemon claimed that people did not recognize him as a journalist during the protest because he is Black and the protesters were mostly Black, causing confusion among churchgoers.
  • The pastor of the church described the protest as a disruptive, coordinated invasion meant to intimidate worshippers, involving shouting and blocking access to children.
  • Lemon pleaded not guilty and stated he was covering the protest as a journalist.
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The Daily Signal broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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