Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles: attorney

Don Lemon was “taken into custody by federal agents” on Thursday evening, according to his lawyer.

The former CNN anchor has been charged with violating a federal law by allegedly impeding individuals’ right to worship during the anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 18, the New York Times reported Friday.

The 59-year-old was handcuffed in Los Angeles after attending the 2026 Recording Academy Honors.

Don Lemon (pictured above in December 2025) was arrested by federal agents Thursday.

Lemon, notably, is in California covering this weekend’s Grammys.

This is a developing story…