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Prosecutors Decline Charges Against Journalists Over Immigration Arrests

1/31/2026

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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota and Los Angeles decided not to charge journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort due to concerns about the legality of immigration arrests and the strength of the charges.
MS NOW reporter Carol Leonnig noted that acting U.S. attorney Dan Rosen in Minnesota lacks prosecutorial experience.
Local prosecutors expressed discomfort with pursuing cases they believe lack factual support, raising concerns about the Justice Department's direction under President Trump.
Documents related to Lemon's potential indictment remain sealed.

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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota and Los Angeles decided not to charge journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort due to concerns about the legality of immigration arrests and the strength of the charges.
MS NOW reporter Carol Leonnig noted that acting U.S. attorney Dan Rosen in Minnesota lacks prosecutorial experience.
Local prosecutors expressed discomfort with pursuing cases they believe lack factual support, raising concerns about the Justice Department's direction under President Trump.
Documents related to Lemon's potential indictment remain sealed.