A North Dakota jury ruled that Greenpeace is liable for defamation and other claims in connection with its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The jury awarded Energy Transfer and Dakota Access hundreds of millions in damages, stemming from protests initiated by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposing the pipeline’s risks to their water supply. The lawsuit claims Greenpeace attempted to disrupt the pipeline's construction through various legal and illegal tactics. Greenpeace argues the lawsuit infringes on First Amendment rights, highlighting a serious debate over free speech versus corporate interests.
The lawsuit found Greenpeace liable for defamation connected to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, awarding Energy Transfer hundreds of millions in damages.
Greenpeace claimed the lawsuit threatens First Amendment rights, while Energy Transfer stated it's about legality and not free speech.
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