The trial of Greenpeace in relation to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests commenced with significant tension, as the organization requested the trial's relocation from Morton County, asserting that local jurors cannot be impartial. Protests against the pipeline, pivotal in Native American activism, drew national attention amid allegations of violence. Energy Transfer's lawsuit claims Greenpeace incited delays and harmful actions against its operations. Greenpeace contends its role was limited and nonviolent, calling for a more fair jury selection process in a larger venue, like Fargo.
Lawyers for Greenpeace argued that the jury in Morton County cannot be impartial due to the significant impact of the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The environmental group maintains it played a minor supportive role in the protests, emphasizing its commitment to nonviolence amidst claims of more violent actions.
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