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Bismarck, February 25 (RHC)-- A closely watched trial that could bankrupt Greenpeace began Monday in the U.S. state of North Dakota.
The Texas pipeline company Energy Transfer filed a $300 million SLAPP lawsuit against Greenpeace over its role in organizing protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The pipeline company accused Greenpeace of defamation and orchestrating criminal behavior. Greenpeace and its allies have denounced the lawsuit, saying it could have a chilling effect on free speech.
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