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George Lowell BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Prominent DC attorney Abbe Lowell grabbed headlines this week as the fierce defender of journalist Don Lemon amid a explosive federal arrest drama. On Thursday night in Los Angeles, where Lemon was covering the Grammy Awards, federal agents took him into custody over his January 18 coverage of an anti-ICE protest that stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from Lowell shared with CNN and The Advocate. Lowell fired back swiftly Friday, declaring in a statement to multiple outlets including Fox Baltimore and the Associated Press, Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the charges on her X account, touting arrests of Lemon and three others for conspiracy to violate civil rights and breaching the FACE Act by disrupting worshippers' First Amendment rights, as detailed in a Minnesota grand jury indictment reported by CityNews Halifax and CJR. Lowell didnt mince words, blasting the Trump Justice Department for ignoring federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protesters and instead targeting Lemon to distract from administration crises. Lemon was released Friday without bond after a California court hearing, with his next appearance set for February 9 in Minneapolis, per CNN and AP reports. He defiantly told reporters outside court, I will not be silenced, echoing Lowells vow that Don will fight these charges vigorously.
This high-stakes clash, weighing press freedom against church protections, catapults Lowell into the spotlight as Lemon's lead counsel, potentially etching a landmark First Amendment battle into legal lore. No other public appearances, business moves, or social media buzz for Lowell surfaced in reliable reports from the past few daysjust this whirlwind defense stealing the show. Press advocates like the National Association of Black Journalists decried it as an outrageous assault on journalism, while church leaders praised the DOJ's swift action. Eyes now on the courtroom showdown.
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Prominent DC attorney Abbe Lowell grabbed headlines this week as the fierce defender of journalist Don Lemon amid a explosive federal arrest drama. On Thursday night in Los Angeles, where Lemon was covering the Grammy Awards, federal agents took him into custody over his January 18 coverage of an anti-ICE protest that stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from Lowell shared with CNN and The Advocate. Lowell fired back swiftly Friday, declaring in a statement to multiple outlets including Fox Baltimore and the Associated Press, Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the charges on her X account, touting arrests of Lemon and three others for conspiracy to violate civil rights and breaching the FACE Act by disrupting worshippers' First Amendment rights, as detailed in a Minnesota grand jury indictment reported by CityNews Halifax and CJR. Lowell didnt mince words, blasting the Trump Justice Department for ignoring federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protesters and instead targeting Lemon to distract from administration crises. Lemon was released Friday without bond after a California court hearing, with his next appearance set for February 9 in Minneapolis, per CNN and AP reports. He defiantly told reporters outside court, I will not be silenced, echoing Lowells vow that Don will fight these charges vigorously.
This high-stakes clash, weighing press freedom against church protections, catapults Lowell into the spotlight as Lemon's lead counsel, potentially etching a landmark First Amendment battle into legal lore. No other public appearances, business moves, or social media buzz for Lowell surfaced in reliable reports from the past few daysjust this whirlwind defense stealing the show. Press advocates like the National Association of Black Journalists decried it as an outrageous assault on journalism, while church leaders praised the DOJ's swift action. Eyes now on the courtroom showdown.
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Prominent DC attorney Abbe Lowell grabbed headlines this week as the fierce defender of journalist Don Lemon amid a explosive federal arrest drama. On Thursday night in Los Angeles, where Lemon was covering the Grammy Awards, federal agents took him into custody over his January 18 coverage of an anti-ICE protest that stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from Lowell shared with CNN and The Advocate. Lowell fired back swiftly Friday, declaring in a statement to multiple outlets including Fox Baltimore and the Associated Press, Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the charges on her X account, touting arrests of Lemon and three others for conspiracy to violate civil rights and breaching the FACE Act by disrupting worshippers' First Amendment rights, as detailed in a Minnesota grand jury indictment reported by CityNews Halifax and CJR. Lowell didnt mince words, blasting the Trump Justice Department for ignoring federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protesters and instead targeting Lemon to distract from administration crises. Lemon was released Friday without bond after a California court hearing, with his next appearance set for February 9 in Minneapolis, per CNN and AP reports. He defiantly told reporters outside court, I will not be silenced, echoing Lowells vow that Don will fight these charges vigorously.
This high-stakes clash, weighing press freedom against church protections, catapults Lowell into the spotlight as Lemon's lead counsel, potentially etching a landmark First Amendment battle into legal lore. No other public appearances, business moves, or social media buzz for Lowell surfaced in reliable reports from the past few daysjust this whirlwind defense stealing the show. Press advocates like the National Association of Black Journalists decried it as an outrageous assault on journalism, while church leaders praised the DOJ's swift action. Eyes now on the courtroom showdown.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Prominent DC attorney Abbe Lowell grabbed headlines this week as the fierce defender of journalist Don Lemon amid a explosive federal arrest drama. On Thursday night in Los Angeles, where Lemon was covering the Grammy Awards, federal agents took him into custody over his January 18 coverage of an anti-ICE protest that stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from Lowell shared with CNN and The Advocate. Lowell fired back swiftly Friday, declaring in a statement to multiple outlets including Fox Baltimore and the Associated Press, Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the charges on her X account, touting arrests of Lemon and three others for conspiracy to violate civil rights and breaching the FACE Act by disrupting worshippers' First Amendment rights, as detailed in a Minnesota grand jury indictment reported by CityNews Halifax and CJR. Lowell didnt mince words, blasting the Trump Justice Department for ignoring federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protesters and instead targeting Lemon to distract from administration crises. Lemon was released Friday without bond after a California court hearing, with his next appearance set for February 9 in Minneapolis, per CNN and AP reports. He defiantly told reporters outside court, I will not be silenced, echoing Lowells vow that Don will fight these charges vigorously.
This high-stakes clash, weighing press freedom against church protections, catapults Lowell into the spotlight as Lemon's lead counsel, potentially etching a landmark First Amendment battle into legal lore. No other public appearances, business moves, or social media buzz for Lowell surfaced in reliable reports from the past few daysjust this whirlwind defense stealing the show. Press advocates like the National Association of Black Journalists decried it as an outrageous assault on journalism, while church leaders praised the DOJ's swift action. Eyes now on the courtroom showdown.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI