Federal Charges Dropped Against Greenpeace Protesters
Six People Climbed Smokestack
Posted: 4:02 pm EDT July 21,2004Updated: 5:28 pm EDT July 21,2004
PITTSBURGH -- Federal charges have been dropped against Greenpeace activists who climbed a Greene County power station last month.Six activists scaled the smokestack at Hatfield's Ferry to protest President George W. Bush's energy policy.They had been charged with destruction of an energy facility.The suspects still face state charges including burglary, rioting and trespass.
Previous Stories:
- See Slideshow Of Protest
- June 25, 2004: Greenpeace Activists Face Fines, Jail Time
- June 24, 2004: Greenpeace Protesters Taken Into Custody
- June 23, 2004: Greenpeace Members Climb Smokestack In Protest
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