Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $660M for Dakota Access Pipeline Protests – The Legal Battle Explained

Greenpeace has been ordered to pay over $660 million in damages for its role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The lawsuit, brought by Energy Transfer, claims Greenpeace funded and organized demonstrations that disrupted pipeline construction and spread misinformation. This verdict has sparked debate over free speech, protest rights, and corporate influence on legal battles. Is this a major blow to activism, or a justified legal decision? This video breaks down the court ruling, Greenpeace's response, the impact on future protests, and what happens next in this high-stakes case. 🔹 What’s Inside: ✔️ Breakdown of the $660M verdict against Greenpeace ✔️ How Energy Transfer made its case in court ✔️ The debate over SLAPP lawsuits and free speech ✔️ Indigenous-led activism and the fight against the pipeline ✔️ What this means for future protests and environmental movements 📢 Join the conversation! Do you think this ruling is fair? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on legal battles, activism, and corporate accountability! #Greenpeace #DakotaAccessPipeline #ProtestRights #FreeSpeech #EnergyTransfer #EnvironmentalActivism #IndigenousRights #PipelineProtests #ClimateJustice #SLAPP #CorporateLawsuits #LegalNews Tags: Greenpeace, Dakota Access Pipeline, Energy Transfer, Greenpeace lawsuit, environmental activism, pipeline protests, Greenpeace verdict, corporate lawsuits, protest rights, Indigenous rights, Standing Rock, fossil fuels, climate change, legal news, SLAPP lawsuits, free speech, activism crackdown, environmental law, pipeline controversy, climate justice, oil industry, pipeline construction, civil rights, Greenpeace appeal, Energy Transfer lawsuit, protest crackdown, court ruling, activism suppression, pipeline legal battle