CNN anchor Don Lemon and journalist Georgia Fort face federal charges for allegedly disrupting a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota — but they’re fighting back, claiming they were simply doing their jobs as reporters. The Justice Department argues their actions violated congregants’ rights under civil rights statutes, sparking outrage from 45 major media outlets who’ve filed a joint defense brief. They say prosecuting journalists for covering protests sets a dangerous precedent, arguing these laws require proof of malicious intent — which journalists don’t possess. With motions to dismiss filed on First Amendment grounds, this case could reshape how the press covers public demonstrations — and whether journalism can be silenced by law.
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