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Title: Jury convicts activist who targeted North Dakota pipeline
Post by: thackney on October 08, 2017, 10:59:54 pm

Jury convicts activist who targeted North Dakota pipeline
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/08/jury-convicts-activist-who-targeted-north-dakota-pipeline.html

 A North Dakota jury has convicted an environmental activist who targeted an oil pipeline a year ago.

The Pembina (PEM'-buh-nuh) County jury found Michael Foster of Seattle guilty Friday of conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, criminal mischief and trespass. Foster was acquitted of reckless endangerment.

Foster's actions were part of a broader four-state effort last October to draw attention to climate change. Foster did not deny using a bolt cutter to get through a chain link fence so he could turn the pipeline's shut-off valve. He contended his law-breaking was in the public's interest....

Title: Re: Jury convicts activist who targeted North Dakota pipeline
Post by: IsailedawayfromFR on October 09, 2017, 01:12:19 am

I hope he gets the maximum

Title: Re: Jury convicts activist who targeted North Dakota pipeline
Post by: Oceander on October 09, 2017, 02:20:48 am

Quote from: IsailedawayfromFR on October 09, 2017, 01:12:19 am

I hope he gets the maximum

As do I.