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North Dakota Judge Cuts Greenpeace Damages to $345 Million

10/30/2025

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A North Dakota judge reduced Greenpeace's damages in a defamation case to $345 million, down from an initial jury award of $667 million.
The judge cited legal technicalities, stating Energy Transfer did not prove land ownership in certain trespassing claims.
Greenpeace contends the lawsuit seeks to intimidate critics and plans to appeal if a new trial is not granted.
The ruling raises concerns regarding the financial implications for Greenpeace's operations.

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A North Dakota judge reduced Greenpeace's damages in a defamation case to $345 million, down from an initial jury award of $667 million.
The judge cited legal technicalities, stating Energy Transfer did not prove land ownership in certain trespassing claims.
Greenpeace contends the lawsuit seeks to intimidate critics and plans to appeal if a new trial is not granted.
The ruling raises concerns regarding the financial implications for Greenpeace's operations.