The Department of Justice reports that journalist Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor, was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles late Thursday night, January 29, 2026, while he was in the city to cover the Grammy Awards.
Key Details of the Arrest
Location: He was taken into custody after 11:00 p.m. local time in a hotel lobby in Beverly Hills.
Current Status: He is being held in federal custody and is expected to appear in federal court in Los Angeles today, Friday, January 30.
Legal Charges: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the arrest, stating it is in connection with a January 18 anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. While official court records are not yet public, reports indicate he may face charges of conspiracy to deprive civil rights and violations of the FACE Act for allegedly interfering with a religious service.
This is a developing story.
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