In a landmark ruling, a North Dakota jury awarded Energy Transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in its lawsuit against Greenpeace related to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Greenpeace, which claimed it had little to do with the protests led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, argued that the lawsuit aimed to suppress dissent from oil industry critics. However, the jury rejected this notion, siding with Energy Transfer, whose leadership, particularly Kelcy Warren, emphasized the need to combat the negative narrative surrounding their operations in court.
The jury's decision reinforces Energy Transfer's stance against criticisms from environmental groups, signaling the legal system's support for its pipeline operations amid widespread protest activity.
Kelcy Warren contended before the jury that the demonstrators had constructed a 'total false narrative' about his company, emphasizing the need for Energy Transfer to defend its reputation.
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