In a significant legal ruling, a North Dakota jury awarded hundreds of millions of dollars to Energy Transfer, the pipeline company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, after it claimed Greenpeace's involvement adversely affected its operations during protests nearly ten years ago. Greenpeace contended its participation was limited and portrayed the case as a method to silence dissent against the oil sector. However, the jury's decision reflects a contrasting view within the justice system. After about two days of deliberation, the nine-member jury in Morton County, N.D., delivered the verdict which poses grave implications for Greenpeace, highlighting the intertwining of environmental activism and corporate power within the legal arena. During closing arguments, Energy Transfer's chairman, Kelcy Warren, emphasized the need for the company to counter what he described as a misleading narrative crafted by protesters, asserting that it was necessary to push back against these accusations. Energy Transfer stands as one of America's leading pipeline operators, and the protests surrounding its Dakota Access Pipeline drew national media attention and significant public demonstrations during the years 2016 and 2017.
Greenpeace Faces Major Legal Setback as Jurors Award Energy Transfer Millions
Greenpeace Faces Major Legal Setback as Jurors Award Energy Transfer Millions
A North Dakota jury determined that Greenpeace is liable for massive damages linked to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, spelling potential jeopardy for the environmental organization.
Greenpeace Faces Major Legal Setback as Jurors Award Energy Transfer Millions
A North Dakota jury determined that Greenpeace is liable for massive damages linked to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, spelling potential jeopardy for the environmental organization.
In a significant legal ruling, a North Dakota jury awarded hundreds of millions of dollars to Energy Transfer, the pipeline company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, after it claimed Greenpeace's involvement adversely affected its operations during protests nearly ten years ago. Greenpeace contended its participation was limited and portrayed the case as a method to silence dissent against the oil sector. However, the jury's decision reflects a contrasting view within the justice system. After about two days of deliberation, the nine-member jury in Morton County, N.D., delivered the verdict which poses grave implications for Greenpeace, highlighting the intertwining of environmental activism and corporate power within the legal arena. During closing arguments, Energy Transfer's chairman, Kelcy Warren, emphasized the need for the company to counter what he described as a misleading narrative crafted by protesters, asserting that it was necessary to push back against these accusations. Energy Transfer stands as one of America's leading pipeline operators, and the protests surrounding its Dakota Access Pipeline drew national media attention and significant public demonstrations during the years 2016 and 2017.
A North Dakota jury determined that Greenpeace is liable for massive damages linked to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, spelling potential jeopardy for the environmental organization.
In a significant legal ruling, a North Dakota jury awarded hundreds of millions of dollars to Energy Transfer, the pipeline company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, after it claimed Greenpeace's involvement adversely affected its operations during protests nearly ten years ago. Greenpeace contended its participation was limited and portrayed the case as a method to silence dissent against the oil sector. However, the jury's decision reflects a contrasting view within the justice system. After about two days of deliberation, the nine-member jury in Morton County, N.D., delivered the verdict which poses grave implications for Greenpeace, highlighting the intertwining of environmental activism and corporate power within the legal arena. During closing arguments, Energy Transfer's chairman, Kelcy Warren, emphasized the need for the company to counter what he described as a misleading narrative crafted by protesters, asserting that it was necessary to push back against these accusations. Energy Transfer stands as one of America's leading pipeline operators, and the protests surrounding its Dakota Access Pipeline drew national media attention and significant public demonstrations during the years 2016 and 2017.
