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David
Feb 6, 2013, 5:33:32 PM2/6/13
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Lucy Lawless and activists avoid $648,000 fine
Actor-turned-activist Lucy Lawless and seven others have each been sentenced
to 120 hours of community service after occupying Shell Todd Oil’s
exploration ship last year.
All eight Greenpeace anti-oil lobbyists avoided a $648,000 fine, instead
being ordered to pay $650 each to cover port costs at New Plymouth District
Court today.
Police were seeking $648,000 in reparation costs, which was supported by
Shell Todd Oil but Judge Allan Roberts turned it down.
Judge Roberts says the defense has tried to downplay the crime as a
“trifling” offence.
The protesters were initially charged with burglary, but pleaded guilty when
the lesser charge of unlawfully being on the ship was laid.
Lawless told reporters that the protest prompted thousands of people to
support the campaign to stop the drilling.
http://daviderl31.blogspot.com/
Lucy Lawless and activists avoid $648,000 fine
Actor-turned-activist Lucy Lawless and seven others have each been sentenced
to 120 hours of community service after occupying Shell Todd Oil’s
exploration ship last year.
All eight Greenpeace anti-oil lobbyists avoided a $648,000 fine, instead
being ordered to pay $650 each to cover port costs at New Plymouth District
Court today.
Police were seeking $648,000 in reparation costs, which was supported by
Shell Todd Oil but Judge Allan Roberts turned it down.
Judge Roberts says the defense has tried to downplay the crime as a
“trifling” offence.
The protesters were initially charged with burglary, but pleaded guilty when
the lesser charge of unlawfully being on the ship was laid.
Lawless told reporters that the protest prompted thousands of people to
support the campaign to stop the drilling.
http://daviderl31.blogspot.com/
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