Don Lemon’s Fate Hangs in Balance as ‘Enraged’ Pam Bondi Seeks Path To Charge Fired CNN Star After Judge Blocks First Attempt

A magistrate jurist refuses to sign the complaint against the former CNN personality.

Don Lemon attends the 2025 The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall on December 03, 2025 at New York City. — Don Lemon attends the 2025 The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall on December 03, 2025 at New York City. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

A.R. HOFFMAN

Published: Jan 23, 2026, 04:00 AM ET
Updated:Jan 23, 2026, 04:36 AM ET