Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted on Friday of public order offenses related to her protests at an oil and gas conference in October. Thunberg was arrested on October 17th outside the InterContinental London Park Lane Hotel after joining protesters in the ‘Oily Money Out’ demonstration organized by Fossil Free London and Greenpeace. The protest was against an oil and gas conference taking place at the hotel.
Thunberg, along with other protesters, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London this week and pleaded not guilty after being charged with breaching section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986. The judge acquitted all defendants, stating that there was insufficient evidence for conviction. The protesters had been subject to police-imposed conditions under Section 14 of the Public Security Act to prevent disruption to the local community and activities of the hotel.
In 2018, Thunberg gained worldwide attention for her school strike for climate movement. The 21-year-old has been arrested several times during climate change protests across Europe in the past year. Despite challenges and fines, Thunberg remains committed to participating in demonstrations for the cause.
Source: www.nbcnews.com
