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Greenpeace Faces $660M Verdict: Free Speech at Risk

3/25/2025

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Greenpeace is reeling from a staggering $660 million verdict handed down by a North Dakota jury, which deemed the organization liable for defamation and conspiracy linked to its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. This ruling raises alarm bells for free speech and activism, as Greenpeace vows to appeal, fearing it could deter future dissent against corporate interests.

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Greenpeace is reeling from a staggering $660 million verdict handed down by a North Dakota jury, which deemed the organization liable for defamation and conspiracy linked to its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. This ruling raises alarm bells for free speech and activism, as Greenpeace vows to appeal, fearing it could deter future dissent against corporate interests.