Magistrate Judge REJECTS DOJ Effort to Bring Charges Against Don Lemon, with Phil Holloway
From Megyn Kelly
A magistrate judge in Minneapolis has rejected a Department of Justice request to charge Don Lemon with crimes allegedly related to the violation of civil rights, citing a lack of probable cause in the criminal complaint. The discussion highlights concerns about the political motivations behind the case, the role of magistrate judges, and the DOJ's options to pursue an indictment through a grand jury despite this setback.
Key Takeaways
- When magistrates can sidestep DOJ charges, we smell politics—sometimes legality takes a backseat to loyalty.
- Don Lemon may wield the First Amendment, but even journalists can't charm their way out of civil rights violations.
- In Minneapolis politics, magistrates are hired hands; a local bias could easily tilt the scales of justice.
- Prosecutors can always find a 'second act'—the DOJ's next move hinges on navigating the political minefield.
- Active participation or mere observation? For journalists like Lemon, that fine line could mean criminal consequences.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Don Lemon (person)
- First Amendment (concept)
- Department of Justice (company)
- Minneapolis (location)
- Jacob Fry (person)
- BLM (concept)
- Birch Gold Group (company)