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eBay Harassment Case Settles for $56M | Boston News
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A Massachusetts couple, David and Ina Steiner, are set to receive a $56 million settlement from eBay after a harrowing campaign of harassment orchestrated by former eBay employees. The intimidation included live bugs, a funeral wreath, and a bloody pig mask—all aimed at silencing their journalism through EcommerceBytes, which criticized eBay. The case, which began in 2021, led to federal charges against seven former employees, most of whom pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and conspiracy. In 2024, eBay itself paid a $3 million criminal penalty under a deferred prosecution agreement. This isn’t just about money—it’s a landmark moment for press freedom, corporate accountability, and justice for victims of digital stalking.
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