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Verdict of environmental activist DeChristopher ?
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Hendrik Annink in
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Settled on 07/27/2011 12:40 Settled by
bernardo
Settled on 07/27/2011 12:40 Settled by
bernardoWinning option:ss than 10 years in prison "Protesters gathered around the courthouse and dozens were arrested Tuesday as Tim DeChristopher launched into a lengthy address urging others fight climate change by taking similar steps of civil disobedience.
But U.S. District Judge Dee Benson said there was no excuse for the 29-year-old former wilderness guide's blatant disrespect for the rule of law.
Benson sentenced DeChristopher to two years in prison on Tuesday, making him the first person to be prosecuted for failing to make good on bids at a lease auction of Utah public lands." http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h29IUcE5-yYCYDhl_qa5jo7CF6KA?docId=7a48a464d30646a8a56485741b2a1d94
But U.S. District Judge Dee Benson said there was no excuse for the 29-year-old former wilderness guide's blatant disrespect for the rule of law.
Benson sentenced DeChristopher to two years in prison on Tuesday, making him the first person to be prosecuted for failing to make good on bids at a lease auction of Utah public lands." http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h29IUcE5-yYCYDhl_qa5jo7CF6KA?docId=7a48a464d30646a8a56485741b2a1d94
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No prison
Background
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/28/tim-dechristopher-trial-b_n_829361.html?ref=fb&src=sp#sb=66047,b=facebook
He faked purchase of land around National Parks to drive up the prices for oil drilling giants.
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