Summary
A North Dakota judge has ruled that Greenpeace must pay $345 million in damages related to protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline, reducing an earlier jury's award. The case involves claims of defamation and other charges brought by the pipeline company Energy Transfer. Both Greenpeace and the company plan to appeal parts of the decision.
Key Facts
- A North Dakota judge ordered Greenpeace to pay $345 million in damages.
- The amount is half of what a jury originally awarded, which was $667 million.
- The case relates to 2016-2017 protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
- The protests took place near the Missouri River, close to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's land.
- Greenpeace was found liable for defamation and other claims.
- The lawsuit, filed by Energy Transfer, accused Greenpeace of trying to stop the pipeline.
- Both sides plan to appeal the judge's decision.
- The trial happened in a North Dakota state district court.
