4 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I believe trespassing is a state charge. Have we heard anyone from the state wanting to bring trespassing charges? The state AG appears to be on the side of the "protestors".

The far left marxist would of been in the clear to spread their hate speech on the sidewalk. But thats not the case.

google ai overview:

"Churches in the U.S. have a strong legal right to be free from disruptive protests, particularly inside their facilities, as private property owners and as entities protected by the First Amendment. While public sidewalks allow for protesting, activists cannot legally block access, disturb services, or enter private property against the owner's wishes"

One of those in the 'Don Lemon' indictment is NEKIMA VALDEZ LEVY-ARMSTRONG

Per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nekima_Levy_Armstrong

"Levy Armstrong was a professor of law at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis from 2003 to 2016."

NB Hard to believe she did not know what she was getting herself into whether Pastor Easterwood was also an ICE guy or not.

I can't imagine why the Pastor being associated with ICE agent would have any bearing the legality of the "protest".

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

I can't imagine why the Pastor being associated with ICE agent would have any bearing the legality of the "protest".

It doesn’t. The church service could have been full of ICE agents attending for religious practice and the rioting “demonstration” would have still been criminal activity.

10 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

I can't imagine why the Pastor being associated with ICE agent would have any bearing the legality of the "protest".

AI Gemini:

1 hour ago, riclag said:

The far left marxist would of been in the clear to spread their hate speech on the sidewalk. But thats not the case.

google ai overview:

"Churches in the U.S. have a strong legal right to be free from disruptive protests, particularly inside their facilities, as private property owners and as entities protected by the First Amendment. While public sidewalks allow for protesting, activists cannot legally block access, disturb services, or enter private property against the owner's wishes"

The question though, is was Lemon acting as an activist?

6 minutes ago, stevenl said:

The question though, is was Lemon acting as an activist?

In the US it isn’t illegal to be an activist. Though it is illegal to barge in a place of worship during the service and be disruptive.

41 minutes ago, JerryM said:

AI Gemini:

Lame contorting rationalizations for breaking the law.

15 minutes ago, stevenl said:

The question though, is was Lemon acting as an activist?

But you already said you did not think the DOJ should prosecute the activists, so it makes no difference.

You do not want Lemon prosecuted by the DOJ regardless of his level of involvement, is that correct?

1 hour ago, novacova said:

In the US it isn’t illegal to be an activist. Though it is illegal to barge in a place of worship during the service and be disruptive.

The international left wouldn't stand a chance in our country.

Their far leftistism KKK tactics is currently on the chopping block ,thanks to America First

8 minutes ago, riclag said:

The international left wouldn't stand a chance in our country.

Their far leftistism KKK tactics is currently on the chopping block ,thanks to America First

Don't get ahead of your skis, a lot has to happen before the midterms.

2 hours ago, novacova said:

In the US it isn’t illegal to be an activist. Though it is illegal to barge in a place of worship during the service and be disruptive.

Ok, for the hard hearing. Eas Lemon disrupting or reporting.

1 minute ago, stevenl said:

Ok, for the hard hearing. Eas Lemon disrupting or reporting.

Or both. I do not think actually has to be disrupting, if he was conspiring with those that did disrupt.

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Nothing will save Trump and the jackbooted thugs. Wait until Tax Season is done and the middle class groans under the enormous increase in their taxes. Meanwhile, hundreds and thousands of US citizens will be thrown into camps pending deportations as their Social Media accounts are examined with a fine tooth comb. Thank god for sanctuary cities protecting our immigrant families who commit far less crimes than US citizens, including the paedo murderer in the Oval Office. As to Mr. Lemon, he is a hero for reporting on those racist Christians who dare to meet to plot more crimes against innocent brown people.

And when the files are released, everyone will find out once and for what a despicable peado Trump really is!

I'm thinking Lemon is going to be AOC's running mate in '28.

30 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

No we have to have someone with gravitas and experience. Say Tim Waltz, or Bill DeBlasio . Too bad Ilhan isnt eligible, at least until the Supreme Court is packed with graduates from Berkley Law School.

They can make her AG

21 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Or the target of the ignoramuses coordinated witch hunt getting elected POTUS in an epic landslide?

You set a very low bar for an epic landslide. Linda Johnson's victory in 1964 was an epic landslide. Ronald Reagan's victory in 1984 was an epic landslide. Barack Obama's victory in 2008 was an epic landslide. Compared to those victories, Trump's victory in 2024 was very small potatoes.

4 hours ago, JerryM said:

AI Gemini:

There are several issues with this defense. People can legally stand on a public sidewalk or street, hold up signs, and express their opinions loudly. However, they cannot trespass. If they choose to engage in civil disobedience, they understand the implications and accept the consequences of their actions. Nowadays, the left want to engage in civil disobedience but believe that, due to the moral nature of their cause, they should not have to face the repercussions of their actions.

10 minutes ago, Fact said:

You're a low-level thinker.

Please explain that comment!

Some offensive posts and replies trolling about Auschwitz have been removed.

1 hour ago, Fact said:

There are several issues with this defense. People can legally stand on a public sidewalk or street, hold up signs, and express their opinions loudly. However, they cannot trespass. If they choose to engage in civil disobedience, they understand the implications and accept the consequences of their actions. Nowadays, the left want to engage in civil disobedience but believe that, due to the moral nature of their cause, they should not have to face the repercussions of their actions.

You noticed "civil disobedience" , while others have watched domestic terrorism.

Google ai overview:

"Domestic terrorism: Domestic terrorism involves violent, criminal acts committed by individuals or groups within the U.S. to further ideological goals—such as political, religious, or social beliefs—without foreign influence. These acts are intended to coerce civilians or influence government policy through intimidation, mass destruction, or assassination".

5 hours ago, Fact said:

There are several issues with this defense.

18 U.S. Code § 248 - Freedom of access to clinic entrances

(18 USC 248 a(2) places of worship)

(d) Rules of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed—

(1 ) to prohibit any expressive conduct (including peaceful picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected from legal prohibition by the First Amendment to the Constitution;

NB as to what problems there may be with this or any defense is based upon what evidence is allowed by the judge and what the jury decides if it ever gets that far.

Arrested two more participates who came with Don Lemon in the Marxist attempt of resurrecting a KKK style storming of a Church with the intentions of traumatizing the Church goers.

Google ai overview:

Alleged Comments: According to the federal indictment, during his livestream of the event, Lemon remarked that the congregants' experience was "traumatic and uncomfortable," and allegedly said that was the "purpose".

Letter from Judge Schiltz to Chief Judge Colloton (Jan. 23, 2026)

In re. United States of America (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit) 23 JAN 2026 Pg. 3

https://clearinghouse.net/doc/167534/

Per the indictment in the OP pg. 8:

while gesturing in an aggressive and hostile manner, which congregants and the pastor perceived as threats of violence and a potential prelude to a mass shooting.

Per AI Gemini:

7 hours ago, JerryM said:

Per the indictment in the OP pg. 8:

while gesturing in an aggressive and hostile manner, which congregants and the pastor perceived as threats of violence and a potential prelude to a mass shooting.

Per AI Gemini:

At trial, The Government needs only to prove ONE overt act in furtherance on a conspiracy.

If you look at the indictment in the light most favourable to the Government (the standard on a dismissal motion) Lemon isnt winning that motion.

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

At trial, The Government needs only to prove ONE overt act in furtherance on a conspiracy.

If you look at the indictment in the light most favourable to the Government (the standard on a dismissal motion) Lemon isnt winning that motion.

It's no done deal. All it takes is a leftist judge Lemon walks.

2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

It's no done deal. All it takes is a leftist judge Lemon walks.

Dismissal is an appealable issue. Any dismissal would be reversed on appeal. Even the First Amendment is a question of fact at trial. Lemon would need to testify at trial. That would be worth a TV show.

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Dismissal is an appealable issue. Any dismissal would be reversed on appeal. Even the First Amendment is a question of fact at trial. Lemon would need to testify at trial. That would be worth a TV show.

The judge does not have to dismiss, they can almost certainly get Lemon acquitted with a jury.

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

It's no done deal. All it takes is a leftist judge Lemon walks.

Washington Post via https://archive.ph/lJJKO#selection-607.0-607.114

The chief federal district judge in the state, Patrick J. Schiltz, a well regarded conservative who began his career as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, subsequently reviewed the matter and wrote of Lemon and his producer that “there is no evidence that those two engaged in any criminal behavior or conspired to do so.”

Kyle Boynton, a former federal civil rights prosecutor, said there is no precedent for using these sections of the federal criminal code to accuse private individuals — as opposed to the government or a government official — of violating someone’s religious rights.

“I think they are going to face a serious uphill battle getting this case past a motion to dismiss,” Boynton said.

Former federal prosecutor who quit amid Trump administration dispute now representing Don Lemon

MINNEAPOLIS — via AP Feb 10, 2026

A former federal prosecutor who quit amid a dispute with the Trump administration is now representing former CNN host Don Lemon, who was one of nine people indicted for their alleged roles in disrupting a service at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official was a pastor.

A court filing Tuesday shows that Lemon has hired former interim U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who had been leading the sprawling investigation and prosecution of major fraud cases for the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office until he resigned last month.

Several prosecutors have now left the office at a time of growing frustration with the administration's immigration enforcement crackdown and the Justice Department's response to fatal shootings of two people by federal officers in Minneapolis.

https://www.kcra.com/article/don-lemon-hires-joe-thompson/70306370