Former CNN host Don Lemon is back on the streets — no bail required — after being arrested for live-streaming an anti-ICE protest that stormed a Minnesota church, according to multiple reports. Yes, apparently turning a church service into a political circus now comes with a quick court appearance and a friendly wave goodbye.
Fox News national correspondent Matt Finn reported on X that Lemon was released immediately.
“Breaking: Don Lemon is free, no bail,” Finn wrote. “Per producer in the courtroom.”
TMZ confirmed the same outcome, noting that Lemon told reporters he “looks forward to vindication at trial.” The judge allowed Lemon to walk free while his federal case moves forward and even granted him permission to travel internationally — including a planned boating trip to France — as long as it doesn’t interfere with court dates. Tough life.
In court, Lemon appeared wearing an all-white suit, smiling, waving at supporters, and even winking at his husband. Nothing says “serious legal trouble” quite like runway-ready courtroom fashion.
According to Breitbart News, Lemon’s attorney Abbe Lowell said his client was taken into custody in Los Angeles while covering the Grammy Awards. Lowell claimed Lemon was simply doing “constitutionally protected” journalism and insisted that his actions in Minnesota were no different than what he’s done for decades.
Lemon was arrested after live-streaming a group of anti-ICE activists who forced their way into Cities Church in St. Paul during worship services. During the stream, Lemon said he was “not part of the group” and was only there “photographing.” Right — just a casual observer while chaos breaks out inside a church. Totally normal.
The case now heads to Minnesota court next week, where Lemon will be ordered to appear and answer for his role in broadcasting the disruption of a religious service. Whether he was “just filming” or actively enabling the spectacle is something a judge will decide.
For now, Lemon is free, smiling, and packing for France — but the legal process is still moving forward. And in America, even celebrity commentators eventually have to face the music. Justice may be patient, but it always shows up, and that’s good news for the rule of law and for a country that still believes churches deserve peace, not protests.
