Dakota

Jury Orders Greenpeace to Pay $660 Million in Landmark Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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Bismarck, N.D. — In a landmark decision, a North Dakota jury has found environmental advocacy group Greenpeace liable for multiple charges including defamation and trespassing. The case, pivotal in defining the intersection of corporate rights and free speech, stemmed from protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The verdict demanded Greenpeace pay Energy Transfer, the pipeline developers, a substantial $660 million in damages. This decision, made public on Wednesday, has significant implications for the future of environmental activism and the free expression of advocacy groups across the nation. The lawsuit originated nearly a decade ago during … Read more

Ex-Greenpeace Worker Testifies, Highlights Commitment to Nonviolence During Dakota Pipeline Demonstrations

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Bismarck, ND — In a courtroom in North Dakota, a former Greenpeace employee made a clear statement about the philosophies governing his actions during the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, emphasizing that nonviolence was a paramount principle. The testimony comes amid a high-stakes legal battle that has drawn attention to the complexities surrounding the demonstrations which occurred at the height of the pipeline debates. The former Greenpeace organizer, identified as John Doe in court documents, spoke fervently about his role during the protests, stating that he consistently promoted peaceful and lawful methods to express … Read more

Key Evidence Excluded in High-Profile North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Case

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Grand Forks, N.D. — A recent ruling in North Dakota has excluded important evidence from an upcoming trial involving a man whose actions at a traffic light resulted in grave consequences. Travis Bell, a 44-year-old Fordville resident, faces charges of vehicular homicide and injury following an incident last June that left a woman severely injured and resulted in the death of her 6-year-old daughter. The accident occurred when Bell allegedly ran a red light, colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of Airport Road and Highway 2 to the west of Grand Forks. Following the … Read more

South Dakota Celebrates the Graduation of 45 New Law Enforcement Officers from Diverse Agencies

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PIERRE, S.D. – In a significant moment for law enforcement in South Dakota, 45 recruits are set to mark the completion of their rigorous training at the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. The graduation event, scheduled for Friday at the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center, will be presided over by Attorney General Marty Jackley. These recruits have undergone an intensive 13-week course involving 520 hours of challenging coursework. Representing 24 various state, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, the completion of this program certifies them as qualified law enforcement officers ready to serve across … Read more