Don Lemon arrested by federal brokers in L.A., his lawyer says – NBC New York

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities Thursday night time, in line with his lawyer.

Lemon, 59, was taken into custody by federal brokers in Los Angeles, the place he was overlaying the Grammy Awards, his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, stated in an announcement.

It was not instantly clear why Lemon was arrested. Nevertheless, the Justice Division promised to pursue prices towards Lemon after the impartial journalist lined a protest in a Minnesota church final week.

“As a substitute of investigating the federal brokers who killed two peaceable Minnesota protesters, the Trump Justice Division is devoting its time, consideration and assets to this arrest, and that’s the actual indictment of wrongdoing on this case,” Lowell stated. “This unprecedented assault on the First Modification and clear try and distract consideration from the various crises going through this administration won’t stand.

“Don will struggle these prices vigorously and totally in courtroom,” Lowell added.

Lemon’s consultant and a consultant for his husband didn’t instantly return requests for remark.

Lemon’s arrest is the most recent growth within the federal authorities’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, through which two U.S. residents have been shot and killed.

Three individuals who disrupted the identical church service in St. Paul that Lemon lined had been additionally arrested. Demonstrators gathered on the service as a result of its pastor allegedly works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This can be a growing story. Please verify again for updates.