Don Lemon Alleges Workplace Harassment by Female Colleagues at CNN

The former CNN anchor detailed two incidents of harassment and discussed societal double standards during a podcast interview, while CNN has not yet commented on the claims.

Don Lemon revealed that he experienced sexual harassment by female colleagues during his tenure at CNN.
He described two incidents, including one in the CNN Atlanta cafeteria where a colleague made an inappropriate comment and touched him without consent.
Lemon explained his decision not to report the incidents, citing fears of retaliation and societal double standards in how harassment is addressed.
He also shared that his childhood experience of being molested shaped his understanding of power dynamics and harassment.
As of March 17, 2025, CNN has not responded to requests for comment on Lemon's allegations, leaving the claims unverified.

The Hollywood Reporter