Oil pipeline opponent uses 'necessity defense' _ What is it?
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) " An American Indian activist and former U.S. congressional candidate in North Dakota accused of inciting a riot during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline says he'll seek to present a "necessity defense" " justifying a crime by arguing it prevented a greater harm.Chase Iron Eyes has pleaded not guilty to inciting a riot and criminal trespassing. He could face more than five years in prison if convicted at trial in February. The pipeline has since begun [...]
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