As former CNN anchor Don Lemon is arrested after anti-ICE protests, who is his husband?
Don Lemon’s lawyer Abbe Lowell has shared a statement on Instagram.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested after anti-ICE charges connected to the Minnesota church protest. Abbe Lowell posted a statement on Don Lemon’s Instagram Stories.
The statement read: “Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards. Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done.
“The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.”
“Instead of investigating the federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protestors, the Trump Justice Department is devoting its time, attention and resources to this arrest and that is the real indictment of wrongdoing in this case.
“This unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many cries facing this administration will not stand. Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.”
Who is Don Lemon’s husband?
Don Lemon is married to real estate agent Tim Malone, the couple announced their engagement in 2019 and married on April 6. 2024. When Don Lemon and Tim Malone got engaged, Don took to Instagram to show two photos of dog collars with the message “Daddy will you marry Papa?” Don wrote in the caption: “He gave me a present on his birthday. How could I say no?”
In response, a fan wrote: “Don congratulations, you deserve to be happy....Tim better know he is so lucky!! You are handsome & fine as wine!! Love your ring and Tim I dont blame you for that date night!! Lol.”
Another fan said: “Am proud of you Don and your partner may God bless you Don you are a role model to many in our community.”
In 2023, Don Lemon was fired from CNN after 17 years with the network. In a tweet at the time, Don Lemon said: "I was informed this morning by my agent I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned.” He added that “After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network. It is clear that there are some larger issues at play."
Don Lemon also said: "With that said, I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run," he wrote. "They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them all the best."