Judge to order Greenpeace to pay $345 million over Dakota Access protests

In Brief

North Dakota judge will order Greenpeace to pay $345 million for pipeline protest damages.

Key Facts

• A North Dakota judge will order several Greenpeace entities to pay $345 million related to Dakota Access pipeline protests nearly a decade ago
• The damages are connected to claims including defamation brought by the pipeline company
• Judge James Gion stated he would sign the order requiring payment to the pipeline company
• Greenpeace has stated it cannot pay the $345 million judgment and said the case is not over
• The case involves protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline from nearly ten years ago

What Happened

A North Dakota judge announced he will order Greenpeace entities to pay $345 million in damages to a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline nearly a decade ago. The judgment includes claims such as defamation brought by the pipeline company. Greenpeace has stated it cannot pay the amount and indicated the case is ongoing.

Why It Matters

The ruling involves a large financial judgment against Greenpeace related to protests against the Dakota Access pipeline. Greenpeace has disputed its ability to pay the damages and has indicated it will continue to contest the case. The decision may have implications for legal actions involving environmental protests.