Extinction Rebellion: Jury clears protesters dragged off train roof
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59996870
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Two climate change activists who sat on the roof of a rush-hour train in east London have been cleared of obstructing a carriage on the railway.
The Rev Sue Parfitt, 79, and Fr Martin Newell, 54, were dragged off the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) carriage at Shadwell station on 17 October 2019.
A third activist, Philip Kingston, 85, superglued his hand to the train.
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The verdict comes after four people were recently cleared of criminal damage over toppling the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol and throwing it in the harbour.
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Last month, the Anglican priest admitted she was "surprised" to avoid jail for blocking the M25.
She was one of seven members of Insulate Britain who were handed suspended sentences for breaching an injunction and being in contempt of court. Two others were jailed.
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Oh well, at least it will make anyone thinking of doing similar sit up and take notice of the possible consequences