Overview

• Energy Transfer alleges Greenpeace funded and incited violent protests during the Dakota Access Pipeline construction, causing a five-month delay and financial losses.
• The lawsuit claims Greenpeace defamed the company, leading nearly half of the pipeline's investors to withdraw or reduce their support.
• Greenpeace denies promoting violence, asserting its actions were peaceful and based on information it believed to be accurate at the time.
• The trial also examines the definition of tribal land, with disputes over whether the pipeline crossed sacred Sioux territory as outlined in the 1868 Treaty.
• A verdict in the case, which Greenpeace says could threaten its U.S. operations, is expected after jury deliberations begin this week.