Drilled New Season: SLAPP'd
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May 22, 2025 Dive into a gripping tale of an Indigenous nation battling for water rights amid corporate interests. Explore the legal ramifications of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and the struggles against powerful industries. Discover how an international environmental movement is carving out its voice, all while examining the delicate balance between corporate power and grassroots activism. Each story threads together the urgent need for justice and protection of our planet.
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Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace
- Energy Transfer won a $666 million lawsuit against Greenpeace regarding the Standing Rock pipeline protests.
- The verdict claimed Greenpeace orchestrated the indigenous movement, leading to public controversy.
Controversial First Amendment Verdict
- The lawsuit verdict is seen as one of the worst First Amendment decisions by a legal expert.
- It reflects bias that undermines indigenous peoples' agency and protest rights.
Conflicting Lawsuit Narratives
- Media coverage often presents the lawsuit as two-sided, but the reality favors corporate narratives.
- Energy Transfer and Greenpeace offer conflicting stories, illustrating a broader struggle over environmental protest.