The jury reached its decision after about two days of deliberation at the Morton County courthouse in Mandan, located approximately 45 minutes from the protest site. Energy Transfer's co-founder and chairman, Kelcy Warren, who has voiced strong opposition to the protests, asserted during the trial that activists had propagated "a total false narrative" surrounding his company. “We’ve got to stand up for ourselves,” Warren stated, emphasizing the need to "fight back" against criticisms.
The Dakota Access Pipeline protests from 2016 to 2017 gained national attention, drawing thousands of demonstrators to lengthy encampments, primarily led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. As one of the largest pipeline operators in the U.S., Energy Transfer has frequently been at the center of controversies surrounding its environmental impact and labor practices. With the verdict against Greenpeace, the organization now faces potential financial challenges that could threaten its operations moving forward.
The Dakota Access Pipeline protests from 2016 to 2017 gained national attention, drawing thousands of demonstrators to lengthy encampments, primarily led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. As one of the largest pipeline operators in the U.S., Energy Transfer has frequently been at the center of controversies surrounding its environmental impact and labor practices. With the verdict against Greenpeace, the organization now faces potential financial challenges that could threaten its operations moving forward.
