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Maybe this could only happen in the US legal system, maybe not - but it will embolden Big Oil to seek to crush opposition with Lawfare.

buff.lyGreenpeace ordered to pay more than $660m for defaming oil firm in protestsGreenpeace has warned it could be forced into bankruptcy because of the case brought by Energy Transfer.

25/3/25, 8:00 am32 reposts90 likes

Al Thomas aka Fork Bender 🇺🇦🇬🇱

@althomas-sci.bsky.social

25 Mar 2025

Big Oil has no shame or understanding that their children also have to live on this planet. Is money really that important?? Go Greenpeace.

Dale Vince

@dalevince.com

25 Mar 2025

Most of the jury in this case were known to be anti protest and pro fossil fuels by the way - they struggled to find a neutral jury while the judge refused to move the case out of state - for a more balanced outcome.

Amias Channer

@amias.net

25 Mar 2025

This seems like obvious grounds for appeal

vintagepatch.bsky.social

@vintagepatch.bsky.social

25 Mar 2025

Freedom of speech is not what it was in US - this is concerning for human rights imho.

Dinsdale Piranha

@heptaglemious.bsky.social

25 Mar 2025

Defamation of a public corporation is an incredibly high bar to clear.