Oiling the Courts: How the Fossil Fuels Industry Attacks Activists and Advocates and How to Fight Back Against their Sticks and SLAPPS
Chevron\u2019s Carious Crusade Against Steven Donziger, SLAPP Suits and the Defense of Climate Necessity
Discussion with Lauren Regan on corporate SLAPP suits and in particular the oil and gas industry\u2019s utilization of RICO against grassroots environmental activists. We also discuss the miscarriages of justice in Chevron\u2019s RICO action against attorney Steven Donziger and the criminal contempt case against Steven, whom Lauren is defending on the criminal contempt charge. Additionally, we discuss Lauren\u2019s defense of the \u201cValve Turners\u201d, their reasoning behind civil disobedience and Lauren\u2019s establishment in Washington and Minnesota of the climate necessity defense. Finally, we discuss police misconduct and crowd control by private security firms, including at Standing Rock and the way forward for attorneys in supporting and advocating for grassroots activists.
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