{"id":2166932,"date":"2024-02-03T12:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T17:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-throws-out-case-against-greta-thunberg-regarding-london-oil-protest\/"},"modified":"2024-02-03T12:25:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T17:25:46","slug":"judge-throws-out-case-against-greta-thunberg-regarding-london-oil-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-throws-out-case-against-greta-thunberg-regarding-london-oil-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"Greta Thunberg&#8217;s London oil protest case dismissed by judge"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjudge-throws-out-case-against-greta-thunberg-regarding-london-oil-protest%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2166932&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg leaves Westminster Magistrates Court after being \u2063acquitted on February 2,\u200b 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Carl\u2063 Court\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril \u200cElfi<\/a><br \/>9:16 AM \u2013 Saturday, February 3, 2024<\/h2>\n<p>A judge has thrown out the case against climate activist \u200cGreta Thunberg after blocking the entrance to an oil\u200c and\u2062 gas industry during a protest.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, Judge\u200c John\u2064 Law acquitted Thunberg and her four co-defendants of \u200ba charge of resisting\u2063 a \u2063police order to leave from a protest that was obstructing\u200c the entrance to a conference for the oil and gas industry in London last year.<\/p>\n<p>The law cited \u201csignificant deficiencies in the evidence\u201d \u200cpresented by the prosecutor and cleared\u200d them of the criminal \u200bcharge of breaching \u2062the Public Order Act.<\/p>\n<p>Raj Chada, the defense attorney, was also granted permission by \u2062law to request that the government reimburse Thunberg\u2019s travel expenses and \u200clegal fees after the \u200dbills are filed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe conditions imposed on the\u2064 protest were unclear, uncertain, and unlawful,\u201d Chada said outside court. \u201cThe government should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-acquits-greta-thunberg-of-public-order-offense-during-london-protest\/\" title=\"Greta Thunberg cleared of public order offense in London protest\">stop prosecuting peaceful protesters<\/a> and\u2064 instead find\u2064 ways to\u200d tackle the \u2064climate \u200dcrisis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Before giving the order for protestors\u2063 to relocate to a nearby street,\u2062 Metropolitan Police Superintendent Matthew Cox\u2062 stated that he had worked with the protesters for roughly five hours because he was worried about the safety of individuals inside the hotel.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt seemed like a very deliberate attempt\u2026 to prevent \u2063access to the hotel\u2063 for most delegates and the guests,\u201d Cox testified. \u201cPeople were really restricted from having access to the hotel.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Swedish environmentalist was one \u200bof over twenty-one demonstrators detained for blocking a hotel entrance during the Energy \u200bIntelligence Forum, which was attended by some \u2063of the leading figures in business.<\/p>\n<p>According to Cox, while some protesters sat on the ground and others \u2063rappelled from the hotel\u2019s roof, \u2063demonstrators lit colorful flares\u200d and drummers produced a deafening din outside the establishment. As\u2064 police started making arrests, other demonstrators quickly took over, creating a \u201cperpetual cycle\u201d in which there weren\u2019t enough officers to continue \u200bmaking arrests.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutor Luke Staton stated that Thunberg received a final warning that she would be arrested if she \u2064disobeyed\u200d while she was outside the hotel\u2019s front door. Her intention \u200cwas\u2064 to remain in her current location.<\/p>\n<p>Numerous demonstrations against fossil \u200bfuel companies took\u200d place in the UK on October 17<sup>th<\/sup> and resulted in criminal charges. Some protests tried \u2063to raise awareness of the climate crisis by\u200c interfering with athletic events, causing severe traffic\u200b jams.<\/p>\n<p>However, the judge \u2064pointed out that Thunberg, 21, was part of a \u201cpeaceful, civilized, and\u200b nonviolent\u201d demonstration.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt is quite striking to me that there were no witness statements taken\u2062 from anyone in the hotel\u2014approximately \u200c1,000 people\u2014or \u200dfrom anyone trying to get in,\u201d Law said. \u201cThere was no evidence of any vehicles\u200d being impeded, no evidence of any interference with emergency services, or any risk to \u2064life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Thunberg and other climate protestors, \u2064fossil fuel corporations are allegedly purposely delaying the global energy transition to renewables in order to\u200b increase profits and also object to\u200b the recent approval by the British government of oil drilling\u2063 in the North Sea, off the\u2064 coast of Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! 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Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this \u200bpost!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Fani Willis admits to dating her special prosecutor, CENTCOM orders strikes in Syria and we\u200c say goodbye to Carl Weathers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Republican, Nevada, Cameron \u2063Breckenridge, Separate Ballots,<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>HR 6976 deports illegal immigrants\u200c caught driving intoxicated. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>From consequential fallout in the Middle East \u2063to campaign events in the Wolverine State. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. safety regulators have upgraded their probe into Tesla\u00a0vehicles over power \u2062steering loss to an engineering \u2062analysis.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Nvidia\u00a0has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/peaceful-pro-life-activists-face-up-to-11-years-in-prison\/\" title=\"Pro-life activists may face up to 11 years in prison despite their peaceful actions\">started taking pre-orders<\/a> for a new China-specific AI chip with prices on par with a rival product from Huawei.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Tesla \u2064chief executive and a board seen as captive to him must find a way to negotiate a replacement contract.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Qualcomm\u00a0forecast fiscal second-quarter profit \u2062slightly above Wall Street estimates and sales in line with market expectations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does Greta Thunberg&#8217;s protest at the Energy Intelligence Forum draw attention to the oil and\u2062 gas industry&#8217;s contribution to aggravating climate \u2062change?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Fully contributing to the \u200bworsening climate crisis. They argue that these corporations prioritize their own profits over the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<p>Thunberg&#8217;s protest at the Energy Intelligence Forum was aimed at drawing attention to the role of \u200cthe oil and\u200d gas industry in exacerbating climate change.\u2063 By blocking the entrance to the\u2064 conference, she and other demonstrators sought to disrupt \u200cthe activities of representatives from these industries and demand accountability for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Law&#8217;s decision to acquit Thunberg and her co-defendants \u2062is seen as a significant victory for peaceful protest and freedom \u2063of expression. It highlights the importance of allowing \u2063activists to voice\u2064 their concerns\u200c and challenge the status quo without facing criminal\u2062 charges. The judge&#8217;s comments about the peaceful \u200dnature of the demonstration further emphasize \u200bthe need for dialogue and engagement on the issue of climate change.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is notable that the judge\u200b also mentioned the lack of evidence from individuals inside the hotel or those trying to enter. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the protest in achieving its intended purpose of disrupting the conference and drawing \u2063attention to the issue. It is important for activists to find ways to convey their message effectively and ensure that their actions have a tangible impact.<\/p>\n<p>Thunberg&#8217;s defense attorney,\u2062 Raj \u200dChada, has\u200c indicated that they plan to\u200c seek reimbursement \u200bfor \u2064her travel expenses and\u200b legal \u200dfees from the government. This raises the issue of \u200bthe financial burden that activists often face\u2062 when engaging in protests and \u2063legal\u2062 battles. It highlights the need for support systems \u200band funding mechanisms to ensure that\u2064 activists can continue their\u2062 important work without financial barriers.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, \u200dThunberg&#8217;s acquittal serves as a reminder of the power\u2064 of peaceful protest and \u2063the importance of holding industries accountable for their role in climate change. It also emphasizes the need for constructive dialogue and engagement \u200dbetween activists, corporations, and governments to address the urgent challenges of the \u2062climate\u2062 crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted by a judge in London, England. The case against her was dismissed as she had peacefully protested by blocking the entrance to an oil and gas industry. 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