Mylene Vialard, a climate activist, had her felony conviction overturned by the Minnesota appellate court due to substantial prosecutorial misconduct. Initially found guilty of felony obstruction in 2023 for her anti-pipeline actions, her trial suffered from irregularities, leading to questions about the integrity of the prosecution's case. Vialard was arrested during a protest against the construction of a fossil fuel pipeline crossing Indigenous territory in 2021. The appellate court noted that the misconduct was extensive and prejudicial, ultimately requiring a new trial for Vialard.
The Minnesota court of appeals overturned the felony conviction of climate activist Mylene Vialard due to pervasive prosecutorial misconduct, concluding that her trial was unfair.
Vialard was found guilty in 2023 for obstructing construction of a fossil fuel pipeline on Indigenous territory, amidst charges of irregularities in her trial.
The appeals court stated that the evidence against Vialard was not strong, and the misconduct was pervasive, affecting the trial's fairness.
Vialard emphasized the importance of resisting bullies and protecting the planet, advocating for collective responsibility in safeguarding the environment.
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