A North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay over $650 million to Energy Transfer in a lawsuit connected to protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The jury found Greenpeace liable for a series of claims including defamation. Greenpeace's representatives have expressed that such a substantial financial penalty could threaten the organization's future, emphasizing the continued importance of its environmental advocacy amidst ongoing legal battles. Founded in 1971, Greenpeace has been an influential player in environmental activism for decades.
A North Dakota jury's decision could impose over $650 million in damages upon Greenpeace, resulting from claims of defamation and related accusations in relation to the Dakota Access pipeline.
Greenpeace's senior legal adviser emphasized that despite the potential financial crisis from this lawsuit, the organization will not cease its advocacy for environmental issues.
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