Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions in Dakota Pipeline Case Jury Says Greenpeace Owes Hundreds of Millions for Dakota Pipeline Protest A North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer, the company behind the Dakota Access pipeline, hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The verdict, totaling approximately $660 million, has sparked widespread debate about free speech and the implications for environmental activism. Placeholder: Image of protestors at the Dakota Access Pipeline (Replace with a royalty-free image) The Case and its Implications The case stemmed from Greenpeace's involvement in protests against the pipeline's construction. Energy Transfer argued that Greenpeace's actions caused significant financial harm, including delays and increased costs. Greenpeace maintains that its actions were protected under the First Amendment and that the lawsuit is an attempt to stifle environmental activism. Legal experts express co...
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