Greta Thunberg, the well-known climate activist, has been found guilty of disobeying police during a protest in Malmö, Sweden.
According to recent court reports. Thunberg, who has made a name for herself by leading global climate change protests, received a fine of a little over €200, equivalent to 1,500 Swedish kronor ($144 US Dollars).
Thunberg made headlines several years ago when she called out developing nations saying “People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction…how dare you!”
According to Reuters, Thunberg, 20, was convicted of refusing to obey a police order during a June climate protest in the Swedish oil port of Malmo.
The DW reported that Thunberg pleaded not guilty; she admitted refusing to obey police orders but claimed her actions were necessary.
The Daily Caller quoted her as saying, “I admit the facts, but I claim self-defense due to the global threat of the climate crisis.”
Thunberg added that she was responding to “an emergency that threatens life, health, and property.”
Thunberg’s crime carried a possible sentence of up to six months in jail, prosecutor Charlotte Ottosen told local the newspaper Sydsvenskan.
Following the sentencing, Thunberg returned to the scene to stage another roadblock, this time joined by fellow activists from the group “Reclaim the Future” (“Ta tillbaka framtiden”).
The protest took place at an oil terminal in Malmö, a location chosen to highlight Thunberg’s cause against the fossil fuel industry.
Thunberg’s conviction has elicited mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the climate crisis, protest tactics, and their intersection with the law. As Thunberg and her fellow activists continue their efforts to combat climate change, the boundaries of peaceful protest and legal enforcement continue to be tested.
Original Article: https://resistthemainstream.com/court-rules-against-climate-activist-greta-thunberg/
