DOJ to Charge Don Lemon Under KKK Act for Church Incident

DOJ Intent to Charge Don Lemon

• 🎯 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intention to pursue charges against Don Lemon.
• ⚖️ These charges may fall under the KKK Act (also known as the Civil Rights Act of 1871) and potentially the FACE Act.
• 📜 The KKK Act makes it illegal to threaten or intimidate individuals to prevent them from exercising their civil rights.

Don Lemon's Involvement and "Journalism"

• 📰 A video clip from the Benny Johnson show features Har Dylan discussing the case.
• 💡 Don Lemon is quoted as having prior knowledge of an planned "surprise operation" at a church.
• 🎤 Lemon stated he was "committing journalism" while embedded with a group planning to "catch people off guard" and "hold them to account."
• ⚠️ The speaker argues that claiming to be a journalist does not excuse participation in or knowledge of criminal conspiracy.

Legal Precedents and the FACE Act

• 🏛️ The FACE Act (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act) is often mentioned in conjunction with the KKK Act.
• 📈 The Biden DOJ has previously used the KKK Act to enhance sentences for FACE Act violations, particularly in cases involving protests outside abortion clinics.
• ⚖️ The KKK Act, originally passed to protect the rights of newly freed slaves, can be used for conspiracy charges when individuals conspire to violate civil rights.

Arguments Against Special Treatment

• 🚫 The speaker contends that being a journalist does not grant a right to enter private property or violate others' rights.
• 🗣️ The analogy is drawn to filming a bank robbery; simply filming does not absolve one of potential charges.
• 🇺🇸 The incident is framed as a potential violation of civil rights by terrorizing a congregation and disrupting a place of worship.
• ⚖️ The speaker questions why Don Lemon, who has criticized January 6th defendants, would expect special treatment, especially given his admitted foreknowledge.

Accountability and Double Standards

• ⚖️ The core issue is accountability and avoiding a double standard.
• 📌 The speaker believes Don Lemon should face some form of accountability, even if not the same charges as others involved.
• 🚨 The argument is made that if individuals like Steve Baker were charged for actions in the Capitol, then Don Lemon should not be exempt.
• 💬 The DOJ's transparency in this case is noted as unusual and appreciated for providing insight into their investigative process.