Jussie Smollett on trial as another CNN host facing being fired.how are these two stories connected?

Jussie Smollett trials goes on as another CNN host is facing being fired. how are these two stories connected? let's find out.

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https://www.foxnews.com/media/don-lemon-accuser-predator-protecting-machine-some-accountability-cuomo

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/08/jussie-smollett-trial-closing-arguments-latest

https://nypost.com/2021/12/07/don-lemon-did-not-mention-own-role-in-jussie-smollett-trial/