We would like to thank the judge and the jury for the incredible amount of time and effort they dedicated to this trial. We are very pleased that Greenpeace has been held accountable for their actions against us and that the jury recognized these were not law-abiding, peaceful protests as Greenpeace tried to claim.
Our victory is shared with the people of Mandan and throughout North Dakota who had to live through the daily harassment and disruptions caused by the protesters who were funded and trained by Greenpeace. It is also a win for all the law-abiding Americans who understand the difference between the right to free speech and breaking the law. That Greenpeace has been held responsible is a win for all of us.
Trey Cox of the firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, the lead lawyer for Energy Transfer, had called the verdict “a powerful affirmation” of the First Amendment. “Peaceful protest is an inherent American right,” he said. “However, violent and destructive protest is unlawful and unacceptable.”
Related news articles to read:
- “Greenpeace Loses A $667 Million Verdict.” The Wall Street Journal, Editorial Board, 3.21.25.
- “Greenpeace Verdict Is A Wake-Up Call For Progressive NGOs.” City Journal, James B. Meigs, 3.21.25.
- “Greenpeace pays protestors to riot and cause chaos, Washington insider says.” The National News Desk, 3.24.25.
- “Greenpeace Found Liable for Supporting Unlawful Protests.” National Law Review, Michael Toth, 3.25.25.
- “Port: Keep the Greenpeace trial in Morton County.” Inforum, Rob Port, 3.04.25.
