The Greenpeace Defamation Case

This chapter examines a significant defamation lawsuit involving Greenpeace and its support of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, detailing the jury's $667 million verdict against the organization. It explores complex issues surrounding protected speech, defamation law, and the cultural concerns of the Sioux Nation regarding the pipeline's impact on sacred lands. Additionally, the chapter highlights Greenpeace's plans to appeal the decision amid a community closely tied to the oil industry.