Posted on 06/19/2026 2:06:30 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video discusses a recent ruling by a federal judge in the District of Minnesota regarding the criminal case of Don Lemon and his co-defendants, who are charged in connection with an incident at a Christian church on January 18, 2026 (2:55). The judge, Douglas L. Mo, denied several motions filed by the defense, delivering a significant procedural defeat to Lemon and his co-accused (0:22, 2:05).
Key rulings by Judge Mo include:
Denial of access to grand jury materials: The defense sought to pierce the secrecy of the grand jury proceedings, alleging prosecutorial misconduct and misstatements of law. The court ruled that the defendants failed to demonstrate the "particularized need" required to overcome grand jury secrecy, noting that prosecutors are not obligated to provide legal instructions or exculpatory evidence to a grand jury (1:06, 7:32, 9:36). Denial of motion for immediate Brady disclosures: The defense argued for an expedited release of exculpatory evidence. The court found this motion moot, as it had already issued an order for the government to comply with its Brady obligations in a timely manner (1:42, 12:11). Denial of request to reconsider discovery deadlines: The court rejected the motion to extend or reconsider deadlines, noting that the relevant dates had already passed (1:46, 12:55).
The narrator characterizes this outcome as a "three for three" loss for the defendants, emphasizing that the court remains firm on standard procedures regarding discovery and grand jury secrecy while the prosecution continues (13:14, 13:42).
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The DOJ is finally making Lemonade?
You mean he being held accountable
Don Lemon, felon.
Jury still ‘out’.
Not in that way, though.
And if the courts allow it, it will be Don Lemon as the one who made it legal.
I follow you, but I’d strongly advise against invading a mosque
Judges Curly, Larry and Shemp concurred with the ruling...
The Lemon law ?
He should sue Gutfeld.
I love Greg’s show, but the repeated jokes get tiresome.
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