Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $660 Million in Damages to Energy Transfer After Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
A North Dakota jury orders Greenpeace to pay over $660 million to Energy Transfer for defamation in a significant legal setback for the environmental group.
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It marks an extraordinary legal blow for Greenpeace, which had previously warned that it could be forced into bankruptcy because of the case.
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million over Dakota Access Pipeline protests
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The ruling could embolden other corporations to take similar legal action against activist groups, raising concerns over a potential chilling effect on environmental and social justice movements.
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It marks an extraordinary legal blow for Greenpeace, which had previously warned that it could be forced into bankruptcy because of the case.
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million over Dakota Access Pipeline protests
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A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
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The total damages amount to nearly $666.9 million.
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Over $660 Million for Defaming Oil Company
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The $660 million judgment handed down Wednesday against Greenpeace is more than 20 times its annual budget.
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The verdict against Greenpeace not only represents an assault on free speech and protest rights.
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million to fossil fuel company over pipeline protests
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Critics have called the cases meritless lawsuits sparked by major corporations to silence or impose significant litigation costs.
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660M for Dakota Access Pipeline protests
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What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision
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This case should alarm everyone, no matter their political inclinations.
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The jury awarded more than twice that sum.
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The case focused on Greenpeace's participation in protests at the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota during its construction nearly a decade ago.
Jury says Greenpeace owes hundreds of millions of dollars for Dakota pipeline protest
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The lawsuit, filed in state court, argued that Greenpeace was behind an "unlawful and violent scheme to cause financial harm to Energy Transfer".
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660m for defaming oil firm in protests
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That amount could put Greenpeace at risk of bankruptcy.
Court finds Greenpeace liable in case over Dakota Access Pipeline
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The Texas-based company accused Greenpeace of incurring $300 million worth of delays and damages while the company constructed the nearly 1,200-mile Dakota Access Pipeline that transfers oil across four states.
Jury says Greenpeace liable for oil pipeline company damages
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The case has been closely watched by the wider non-profit community and first amendment experts amid concerns over how it could affect activism.
Greenpeace must pay at least $660m over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury
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The result is a huge blow to the 50-year-old environmental organization, which previously said that the case could bankrupt its US operations, and experts say it could have chilling implications for free speech.
Jury finds Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions in relation to pipeline protest damage
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Summary
In a landmark ruling, a North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer over $660 million for defamation linked to Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The jury found Greenpeace USA liable after deliberating for two days, marking a substantial blow to the environmental organization. Greenpeace plans to appeal, stating that the ruling threatens First Amendment rights. Energy Transfer claims the verdict upholds accountability for disruptions caused during the protests. The case raises concerns about corporations using legal action to suppress dissent, with Greenpeace vowing to continue its activism despite potential financial ruin.
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A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay $660 million in damages related to its involvement in Dakota Access Pipeline protests, marking a significant legal challenge for the environmental organization.
Greenpeace has expressed its intention to appeal the ruling, framing the lawsuit as an attack on free speech and an effort to intimidate environmental advocacy through a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP).
Energy Transfer claims the victory emphasizes accountability for disruptions and unlawful actions during the protests, reinforcing the legal legitimacy of the pipeline's construction.
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