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Published August 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM ET · Updated August 9, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET

Don Lemon seeks dismissal of church-invasion charges, cites Trump

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by OANN. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Don Lemon has asked a court to dismiss charges related to a mob invasion of a church, citing Trump as the basis for the request. Lemon is seeking to have the church protest charges thrown out.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when OANN reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 12 hr ago from WND.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

WND 12 hr ago
In court: Don Lemon insists charges for mob invasion of church must be dismissed because of Trump
OANN 1 d ago
Don Lemon asks for church protest charges to be dismissed - oann.com

Coverage timeline

Aug 7, 9:33 PM ET
1 d ago
OANN
Don Lemon asks for church protest charges to be dismissed - oann.com
Aug 8, 5:26 PM ET
12 hr ago
WND
In court: Don Lemon insists charges for mob invasion of church must be dismissed because of Trump
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