Journalist Georgia Fort, who filmed ICE protest in church, seeks dismissal of federal charges

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Independent journalist Georgia Fort is asking a judge to dismiss the federal charges brought against her after she livestreamed a protest inside a St. Paul church, arguing the prosecution violates her First Amendment rights and accusing the Justice Department of “vindictive prosecution.”

Fort was indicted alongside three other journalists — including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and his producer Michael Beute — and 34 activists for their involvement in a Jan. 18 protest against President …

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