Several high-profile developments unfolded on Friday, including legal proceedings involving journalist Don Lemon, a debate over DNA testing in an Arizona missing person case, Amazon's decision to end a partnership, and former President Trump's vow to implement voter ID requirements. These stories, reported by CBS News, highlight a range of issues from legal battles to corporate decisions and political maneuvering.
Journalist Don Lemon, along with others charged in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church, pleaded not guilty in a St. Paul federal courtroom. According to CBS News, Lemon is facing charges of conspiracy against the right of religious freedom at a place of worship, as well as injuring, intimidating, and interfering with the exercise of religious freedom at a place of worship. Lemon's attorneys are also seeking the return of his seized cellphone from the Department of Homeland Security. Judge Douglas Micko lobbied federal prosecutors to return the phone during Friday's hearing, but they stated they were still processing a search warrant.
In Arizona, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos defended his decision to send evidence in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, to a Florida lab for DNA testing, rather than the FBI's lab in Quantico, Virginia. Nanos told CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti that his agency has been using the Florida lab for years. He stated, "It adds a step that's not needed," and that he didn't want samples sent to two different facilities. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her Tucson home nearly two weeks prior. The results from the DNA testing have not yet led to a suspect.
Amazon's Ring unit ended its partnership with security technology company Flock Safety following backlash over a Super Bowl commercial. The commercial, which aired on the retail giant's smart doorbell, sparked concerns about surveillance. The ad portrayed a family's search for their lost dog, with the doorbell using AI to identify the animal. While the "Search Party" service featured in the ad wasn't directly related to Flock, Amazon had previously announced plans to work with the company to allow Ring owners to share video with law enforcement through Ring's "Community Requests" service.
Former President Trump declared his intention to bypass Congress and require voter identification in the November midterm elections. In a Truth Social post, he wrote, "There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!" He also advocated for proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions. Trump has claimed, without evidence, that voter fraud has influenced election outcomes. He stated he would be making his case in a forthcoming executive order, writing, "This is an issue that must be fought, and must be fought, NOW!"
In other news, the true crime show "48 Hours" airs Saturdays on CBS and streams on Paramount, with the 38th season premiering on September 27, 2025.
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