It has only been one day since a grand jury handed down an indictment against former CNN commentator Don Lemon, and the case has already taken some interesting turns.
Lemon has decided to retain the high-profile attorney Abbe Lowell, who has represented a huge swath of political figures in times of crisis. Most notably, Lowell has represented Hunter Biden through his various legal problems, and was tapped to serve as chief minority counsel for the Democrats during the impeachment of President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Don Lemon has lawyered up. He has retained Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell.
— Pamela Hensley🇺🇸 (@PamelaHensley22) January 23, 2026
I hope this is costing him a fortune.
Lowell has already publicly rushed to the defense of Lemon.
"This unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration will not stand,” the attorney said in a statement according to Fox News. “Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court."
In a second development, Judge Patricia Donahue released Lemon from custody on his own recognizance.
🚨 BREAKING: Don Lemon has been RELEASED without bail following his hearing in Los Angeles
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 30, 2026
Expect some sort of low IQ, pre-scripted statements from him momentarily.
This is the most attention this washed up loser has had in YEARS.
His next appearance is in Minneapolis on Feb 9 pic.twitter.com/CGWW1ZV5aV
The government argued that Lemon posed a threat based on his church-storming behavior and requested that he remain in custody. Donahue denied the federal government’s petition to institute a $100,000 bond as well as a subsequent petition to restrict Lemon from traveling to Minnesota or New York.
Lemon will make his next court appearance on Feb. 9.