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eBay to Pay $55.7M Settlement Over Harassment of Critics
eBay has agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a criminal case over a harassment campaign against a couple who criticized the company. Employees and contractors stalked and intimidated the victims for months. The settlement resolves federal charges that eBay employees sent threatening messages and packages.
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The settlement underscores the severe consequences when a tech company's internal culture enables criminal behavior against critics.
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