A jury awarded Energy Transfer over $660 million in damages against Greenpeace, citing defamation from protests related to the Dakota Access Pipeline. This lawsuit highlighted the tension between environmental activism and corporate interests, with Greenpeace planning to appeal the verdict. Energy Transfer described the ruling as a victory for local communities affected by the protests, which they argued caused ongoing disruptions. Notably, allegations surfaced that some jurors had ties to the fossil fuel industry, casting doubt on the trial's impartiality and fairness.
The jury awarded over $660 million to Energy Transfer after finding Greenpeace liable for defamation related to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Greenpeace plans to appeal the verdict, which they believe poses significant implications for free speech within environmental advocacy.
Energy Transfer claimed victory on behalf of communities affected by protests, emphasizing the need for accountability while denying efforts to suppress free speech.
Concerns were raised about juror impartiality due to connections with the fossil fuel industry, sparking criticism of the trial’s fairness.
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