Protesters

UK Court Upholds Heavy Sentences for ‘Walney 16’ Climate Protesters, Ignites Debate Over Anti-Protest Laws

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In a recent judicial decision, a court in the United Kingdom upheld the majority of sentences against a group of climate protesters known as the ‘Walney 16′, who will now face a combined total of 35 years in prison, reduced from 41 years. The sentences were imposed following their participation in acts of civil disobedience aimed at raising awareness for climate change. The revised sentencing came after a two-day hearing in January, which confirmed harsh penalties under new protest laws that critics argue are overly punitive. According to Global Witness, an international organization monitoring violence … Read more

Judge Drops Most Charges Against Golden Gate Bridge Protesters in Pro-Palestinian Demonstration

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San Francisco – A recent court ruling has led to most charges being dropped against activists who had previously obstructed traffic on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict in April. The protestors, identified collectively as GG26, faced a significant reduction in legal pressure following the dismissal of 32 out of the 44 charges pressed against them, predominantly for false imprisonment. The group’s demonstration was part of a larger movement expressing dissent against the violence in the Middle East. Despite the serious nature of the accusations, federal conspiracy charges are … Read more

Family Seeks $24 Million in Damages as Trial Concludes for Protester’s Death on Interstate 5

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Seattle, WA — A family bereaved by the death of a protester who was fatally struck by a car while demonstrating on Interstate 5 is seeking $24 million in damages. The civil trial, drawing to a close this week, centers on a tragic incident that captured nationwide attention amid a summer of intense protests for racial justice. In July 2020, amid widespread protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a group of demonstrators took to Interstate 5. Tragically, the peaceful protest turned fatal when a car, driven by an individual who allegedly maneuvered through … Read more

Federal Court Overturns Class Action Status for Black Lives Matter Protesters’ Lawsuit

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Washington – A significant legal development has occurred as a U.S. federal court has overturned the class certification of a lawsuit brought by Black Lives Matter protesters against local law enforcement. The lawsuit originally aimed to address what the plaintiffs characterized as overly aggressive police tactics used during demonstrations advocating for racial justice. The decision, issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals, reverses a previous ruling which had allowed the plaintiffs to sue as a group. The plaintiffs, initially certified as a class, claimed they were unjustly subjected to excessive force during protests sparked by … Read more