A recent jury verdict in Mandan, North Dakota, held Greenpeace accountable for its involvement in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, finding the organization liable for civil conspiracy, defamation, and trespass, among other charges. This landmark decision, which could result in significant damages amounting to $667 million, marks a pivotal moment for nonprofit organizations engaging in disruptive protests. The ruling raises concerns for similar groups, particularly as discussions about ‘hybrid protests’ reveal connections between peaceful demonstrations and more radical elements supported by various NGOs and foundations.
The jury hearing the civil lawsuit found Greenpeace USA and two other Greenpeace entities liable for civil conspiracy, defamation, trespass and other misdeeds.
The sheer size of the damages awarded will send shock waves through the loose networks of nonprofit groups that support disruptive protests around the nation.
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