Activist clergy cleared over rail stunt
The Herald|January 15, 2022
EXTINCTION Rebellion activists who were cleared over a 2019 stunt which saw them disrupt rush-hour trains in central London said they feel "vindicated" by the jury's decision - and hope it will inspire others to take similar action.
Activist clergy cleared over rail stunt

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 79, Father Martin Newell, 54, and former university lecturer Philip Kingston, 85, were unanimously acquitted at Inner London Crown Court of obstructing the railway following their protest at Shadwell Station on October 17 2019.

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