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Greenpeace Seeks New Trial Over $345M Pipeline Judgment

4/6/2026

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Greenpeace seeks a new trial after Energy Transfer's $345 million judgment for inciting illegal acts during the 2016–2017 Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
Greenpeace argues errors in jury instructions and a biased pool, and says Cass County would be fairer.
If denied, Greenpeace plans to appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court, and Energy Transfer has not yet responded and may appeal the reduced judgment.

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Greenpeace seeks a new trial after Energy Transfer's $345 million judgment for inciting illegal acts during the 2016–2017 Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
Greenpeace argues errors in jury instructions and a biased pool, and says Cass County would be fairer.
If denied, Greenpeace plans to appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court, and Energy Transfer has not yet responded and may appeal the reduced judgment.