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eBay Pays $50M After Years of Harassment | Providence News
eBay is paying nearly $50 million to settle a six-year harassment lawsuit against Massachusetts couple David and Ina Steiner, founders of EcommerceBytes, after former employees launched a terrifying campaign—including live insects, a funeral wreath, and a bloody pig mask—to silence their e-commerce journalism. The case, involving criminal and civil proceedings, underscores a broader message: big corporations can’t crush free speech without facing consequences. Alongside the cash settlement, eBay is donating $7 million to First Amendment causes, and former executives are contributing…
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