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A North Dakota jury awarded nearly $667 million in damages to Energy Transfer and Dakota Access against Greenpeace entities following a 12-day trial. Judge James Gion later reduced this amount to approximately $345 million in October 2025.

A North Dakota jury awarded nearly $667 million in damages to Energy Transfer and Dakota Access against Greenpeace entities following a 12-day trial. Judge James Gion later reduced this amount to approximately $345 million in October 2025.

The lawsuit stemmed from protests in 2016 and 2017 against the Dakota Access Pipeline near its Missouri River crossing upstream of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's reservation. Thousands of people demonstrated and camped near the project site during this period.

The lawsuit stemmed from protests in 2016 and 2017 against the Dakota Access Pipeline near its Missouri River crossing upstream of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's reservation. Thousands of people demonstrated and camped near the project site during this period.

The jury found Greenpeace USA liable on all counts including conspiracy, trespass, nuisance and tortious interference with business relations. Greenpeace International and Greenpeace Fund Inc. were found liable for some claims including defamation.

The jury found Greenpeace USA liable on all counts including conspiracy, trespass, nuisance and tortious interference with business relations. Greenpeace International and Greenpeace Fund Inc. were found liable for some claims including defamation.

Energy Transfer stated it intends to appeal the reduced damages, calling the original jury findings and damages "lawful and just." Greenpeace plans to seek a new trial and will appeal if denied, maintaining the remaining claims are legally unfounded.

Energy Transfer stated it intends to appeal the reduced damages, calling the original jury findings and damages "lawful and just." Greenpeace plans to seek a new trial and will appeal if denied, maintaining the remaining claims are legally unfounded.

In a financial filing, Greenpeace USA reported having cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 million and total assets of $23 million as of December 31, 2024. The organization stated it does not have the money to pay the judgment or continue normal operations if enforced.

In a financial filing, Greenpeace USA reported having cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 million and total assets of $23 million as of December 31, 2024. The organization stated it does not have the money to pay the judgment or continue normal operations if enforced.

Judge Gion filed court papers on February 24, 2026, stating he would sign an order requiring Greenpeace entities to pay the judgment to Energy Transfer. This action is expected to launch an appeal process in the North Dakota Supreme Court from both sides.

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Judge Gion filed court papers on February 24, 2026, stating he would sign an order requiring Greenpeace entities to pay the judgment to Energy Transfer. This action is expected to launch an appeal process in the North Dakota Supreme Court from both sides.

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