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March 24, 2015

Judge Praises Seneca Lake Gas Storage Protesters, Drops Charges 
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In upstate New York, a judge has dismissed charges against 42 protesters
arrested for civil disobedience against plans by the firm Crestwood
Midstream to expand gas storage in caverns at Seneca Lake. According to
the group We Are Seneca Lake, Judge Raymond Berry dismissed the charges
"in the interests of justice," and commended the protesters, saying,
"I'm very proud of you. You had a cause and you fought for it to the
best of your ability." Another 100 protesters arrested as part of the
campaign will also see their charges dismissed.

 

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