🚨 BREAKING: Don Lemon was ARRESTED late Thursday night (Jan 29, 2026) by FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents in the lobby of a Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles after 11 p.m. local time. Lemon was handcuffed and taken into federal custody without incident while covering the Grammys, following a grand jury indictment that overrode a judge's rejection. DOJ is pursuing BOTH FACE Act violation for interfering with religious freedom at a Minnesota church service on Jan 18 AND conspiracy to deprive civil rights (18 USC §241). Potential punishments: FACE: up to 1 year + $100k first offense (or 6 months + $10k if non-violent). Conspiracy: up to 10 years prison + fine. Grand jury adds civilian probable cause check per 5th Amendment. FACTS: 1. Lemon had advanced knowledge of the criminal conspiracy 2. Provided material aid to fellow criminals on camera 3. Chanted along with fellow criminals on camera 4. Intentionally cut recording at key parts of the planning phase 5. Put his hands on pastor WHAT SHOULD THE PUNISHMENT BE FOR LEMON?