Ben Joldersma

AKA: Benjamin Joldersma
Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:2010s
State:Minnesota
Support
Environmental Activism
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Biography

Climate activist who served as a support person for the Minnesota "valve turners" during the October 11, 2016 coordinated pipeline shut-down in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Charged as a co-defendant with Annette Klapstein and Emily Johnston, he was acquitted of all charges in October 2018.

Valve Turner support team member who provided videographer and logistical support for the October 11, 2016 coordinated tar sands pipeline shutdowns. Charged as a co-defendant in the Minnesota case alongside Emily Johnston and Annette Klapstein.

Cases

Charges: Aiding and abetting felony criminal damage to property; conspiracy.
Arrested: Oct 11, 2016
Clearwater County District Court
Charges: Aiding/abetting criminal damage to critical energy infrastructure (support role, Oct 11 2016)
Arrested: Oct 11, 2016
Sentence: Verdict as recorded: No — acquitted October 2018
Convicted: No — acquitted
Institution State: Minnesota

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