In a notable shift, Joseph H. Thompson, a former senior federal prosecutor in Minnesota, has joined the defense team for Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor facing charges. Thompson's recent resignation, amidst controversies over the Trump administration's stance towards anti-ICE protests, highlights the ongoing tensions within the justice system regarding immigration enforcement. His experience from the same federal district where Lemon's charges are being prosecuted may lend a strategic advantage to Lemon's defense.

Thompson will be working alongside Abbe Lowell, a seasoned defense attorney with a track record of representing high-profile clients and engaging with the Trump administration in various legal battles. With Lemon's defense stating their intent to fight the charges