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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.
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.
Greenpeace USA was found liable on all counts, including conspiracy and trespass, while Greenpeace International and Greenpeace Fund Inc. were liable on some claims.
The environmental group says it cannot afford the judgment, citing limited assets, and plans to appeal, arguing the case threatens free speech.
Energy Transfer maintains the lawsuit is about accountability, not silencing dissent, and will pursue the reduced award.
The case may go to the North Dakota Supreme Court.
Un juez de Dakota del Norte ordena a Greenpeace que pague $ 345 millones por las protestas del oleoducto de 2016 / 2017, por debajo de los $ 666.9 millones, lo que provocó una apelación por preocupaciones de libertad de expresión.