National Public Radio: Environmental activist Tim DeChristopher was accused of hijacking bids at a federal auction, in an effort to protect two national parks from oil and gas drillers. Here, DeChristopher leaves the federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Monday Feb. 28.
Climate activist Tim DeChristopher said he disrupted an oil and gas leasing auction in 2008 to prevent greater harm to the planet. But a federal jury in Salt Lake City has decided instead that DeChristopher is guilty of two federal felonies.
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‘Bogus Bidder’ Convicted For Energy Auction Disruption
Posted by National Public Radio: Howard Berkes on March 3rd, 2011
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