Judge Allows 'Necessity' Defense by Climate Activists in Oil Pipeline Protest

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By Phil McKennaOct 16, 2017, 5:59 pm184 pts
A Minnesota judge ruled that three activists charged with felonies can argue they had no legal alternative to protect citizens from climate change impacts. By Phil McKenna A judge in Minnesota has cleared the way for an unusual and potentially groundbreaking defense, allowing climate activists to use the…

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