Don Lemon is back in court two weeks after his arrest.
Last month, the 59-year-old journalist was arrested and taken into custody following his coverage of a protest at a church in Minneapolis, Michigan. Don and his producer were reporting on a protest at St. Paul Church on January 18, where it was believed one of the pastors was an ICE official.
He was subsequently released without bail.
On Friday (February 13), Don, along with husband Tim Malone and his lawyers, attended his arraignment hearing at the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul, Minn.
Keep reading to find out more…During his court appearance, Don pleaded not guilty to the two charges, according to NBC News.
During the brief hearing, Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko reminded Don of his constitutional rights and asked if he understood the charges against him. The former CNN anchor responded that he understood, before the judge said that he was free to travel, unless he were to violate any state or federal laws.
A prosecutor revealed during the hearing that authorities seized Don‘s phone during the arrest and have obtained a search warrant.
Don‘s lawyer Abbe Lowell argued that taking the phone was a possible “over-execution.” Lowell also said that the defense intends on filming a motion to get access to the grand jury transcripts, which led to the indictment. Don‘s lawyer indicated that a motion to declare the case unconstitutional is forthcoming as well.
During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Don shared more details about what happened on the night of his arrest.
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