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eBay is paying nearly $50 million to settle a lawsuit with a Massachusetts couple who run an e-commerce newsletter, after former employees allegedly targeted them with threats, bizarre deliveries—including live insects and a funeral wreath—in an apparent attempt to silence their reporting. The case, which dragged on for over six years and saw multiple settlement attempts, now includes a charitable component supporting First Amendment rights. The Steiners, who publicly rejected confidentiality, stress their commitment to transparency and warn others against similar harassment. Seven former eBay workers previously pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and conspiracy, while eBay apologized, calling the behavior “reprehensible” and affirming that the company’s culture and policies have since improved. The settlement, finalized this month, aims to deter future misconduct and turn a painful ordeal into a catalyst for change.

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