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Jury Rules Greenpeace Owes $660M to Pipeline Firm, Sparking Concerns Over Free Speech and Protest Rights

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Mandan, ND – A North Dakota jury has handed down a verdict requiring Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer hundreds of millions of dollars over its involvement in protests against the Dakota Access pipeline. The jury, after extensive deliberation, sided predominantly with the plaintiff on accusations of defamation and facilitating illegal activities during the demonstrations. Dallas-based Energy Transfer, valued near $70 billion, initially brought the lawsuit against Greenpeace, accusing the environmental group of promoting falsehoods and instigating disruptive protests in 2016 and 2017. Greenpeace countered, citing the accusations as attempts to suppress peaceful, constitutionally guaranteed protests. … Read more

Jury Orders Greenpeace to Pay $667 Million for Role in Standing Rock Pipeline Protests

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Fargo, ND — A North Dakota jury has ordered environmental group Greenpeace to pay a substantial financial sum in a lawsuit brought by a pipeline company over protests at the Standing Rock reservation in 2016. The verdict concluded that Greenpeace is to pay nearly $667 million in damages for its role in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The legal action stemmed from allegations that Greenpeace and other groups engaged in a campaign against the pipeline’s construction which included acts of vandalism and misinformation that purportedly incited destructive activities. Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline … Read more

Victory in Court: Greenpeace’s Bold Legal Battle Could Reshape Future Pipeline Projects

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OSLO, Norway — In a significant legal victory for environmental groups, a Norwegian appeals court has upheld a ruling that blocks the expansion of oil drilling in the Arctic regions of Norway. The case, initiated by Greenpeace and other Norwegian environmental organizations, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle over oil exploration in environmentally sensitive areas. The plaintiffs challenged the Norwegian government’s decision to grant oil exploration licenses in the Arctic, arguing that it violated both local and international environmental laws. Specifically, they claimed that the licenses were in conflict with the Paris Agreement’s … Read more

Judge Dismisses Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Lawsuit Against Dakota Access Pipeline, Senator Cramer Applauds the Ruling

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BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has rejected the latest legal effort by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to close down the Dakota Access Pipeline. This decision marks a significant legal victory for proponents of the pipeline who have been engaged in a protracted legal battle over its operations. Judge James Boasberg of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled against the tribe’s lawsuit, effectively allowing the continued operation of the contentious pipeline. The Dakota Access Pipeline, which has been at the center of environmental and indigenous rights debates, remains a … Read more