A jury in North Dakota has ordered Greenpeace to pay over $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer, the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline, for actions taken nearly a decade ago to prevent its construction. Greenpeace plans to appeal the verdict, calling it a threat to free speech and peaceful protest. The case has raised concerns about corporations using lawsuits to silence dissent, with Energy Transfer describing it as a victory for those who understand the difference between free speech and breaking the law. Greenpeace has argued that the case is an example of a SLAPP, a lawsuit designed to bankrupt activist groups. The jury’s decision is seen as a blow to Greenpeace, which had warned of possible bankruptcy due to the case. Energy Transfer sees the verdict as a win for the people of North Dakota who were affected by the protests against the pipeline. The outcome highlights the ongoing debate over the rights of protest and free speech, as well as the power dynamics between corporations and advocacy groups.
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