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Don Lemon Engages Ex-Federal Prosecutor Amid Controversial Legal Battle

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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has enlisted Joseph H. Thompson, a former federal prosecutor, to represent him in ongoing legal troubles related to a protest at a St. Paul church. Thompson, who recently resigned from the Minnesota US Attorney’s Office, is now opposing the office he once led. The legal issues stem from allegations that Lemon participated in a protest that disrupted a church service, leading to charges of conspiracy to intimidate and violating the FACE Act. This case highlights the tensions surrounding the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renée Good, which has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny.

Key Details: • Lemon faces two felony charges related to a January 30 incident. • Joseph H. Thompson resigned from his position in mid-January 2023. • The protest occurred on January 18, 2023, at Cities Church.

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