The founder of Lake County Black Lives Matter has turned himself in to begin serving a 40-day jail sentence after the man took unauthorized photos during a court proceeding and posted them online. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. […]
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Judge sentences Lake County Black Lives Matter founder to 40 days in jail for taking photographs in court
A judge has sentenced the founder of the Lake County Black Lives Matter to 40 days in jail after the man took photos during a court proceeding and posted them online in violation of court rules. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County […]
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Lake County Black Lives Matter Executive Director charged with contempt of court for taking courtroom photos without consent
A Lake County activist, founder and Executive Director of the Lake County Chapter of Black Lives Matter is facing contempt of court charges for taking pictures of a judicial proceeding without receiving authorization by the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in Lake County, court records show. Clyde McLemore, of Zion, admitted to taking pictures in Lake […]
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Police arrest Lake County Black Lives Matter founder during tense city council meeting in Waukegan
The founder of the Lake County Black Lives Matter chapter was arrested by police after he refused to leave after speaking at a Waukegan City Council meeting. Clyde J. McLemore, 63, of the 2100 block of Bethesda Boulevard in Zion, was charged with one count of criminal trespass to state land, a misdemeanor. McLemore walked […]
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Founder of Lake County Black Lives Matter chapter charged with felony in Kenosha civil unrest
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. The activist and founder of the Lake County Black Lives Matter chapter has been charged for allegedly threatening an officer and kicking a police station door during the August civil unrest in Kenosha. Clyde J. McLemore, 62, […]