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flag A North Dakota judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345 million over 2016–2017 pipeline protests, down from $666.9 million, prompting an appeal over free speech concerns.

flag A North Dakota judge will order Greenpeace entities to pay $345 million in damages over protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016–2017, following a 2023 jury verdict that initially awarded $666.9 million. flag Greenpeace USA was found liable on all counts, including conspiracy and trespass, while Greenpeace International and Greenpeace Fund Inc. were liable on some claims. flag The environmental group says it cannot afford the judgment, citing limited assets, and plans to appeal, arguing the case threatens free speech. flag Energy Transfer maintains the lawsuit is about accountability, not silencing dissent, and will pursue the reduced award. flag The case may go to the North Dakota Supreme Court.

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