In 2014, Chrissie Hynde’s daughter was detained and appeared in court. She held a demonstration in opposition to Cuadrilla Energy’s contentious intentions to harvest natural gas from subterranean shale rock at the company’s main gate close to Balcombe, West Sussex.
Simon Medhurst, another protester, and Natalie stopped the entry by pressing their hands together. Due to delays in deliveries caused by the protest, the business lost about $6768, and as a result, Natalie and Simon were sued.
The judge also described their protest as disruptive, and they were accused of trespassing. In court, Natalie originally contested the charges, but she later admitted guilt. The court also mandated that she pay each victim a $20 (£15) surcharge in addition to $541 (£400) in costs.
