đ eBay resolves Cyberstalking case with $3M Penalty.. The case involved former employees targeting a couple critical of the company, leading to charges of stalking, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice
eBay has settled a bizarre cyberstalking case by agreeing to pay a $3 million penalty, addressing charges brought by the US attorney's office in Massachusetts.
The case stemmed from a harassment campaign by several former eBay executives against a couple who criticized the company in their newsletter.
Under the deferred prosecution agreement, eBay will enhance its compliance program and work with an independent monitor to prevent such incidents in the future.
The conviction and imprisonment of the former employees involved, including senior director Jim Baugh, underscore eBay's commitment to corporate accountability.
The victims, Ina and David Steiner, expressed the lasting impact of eBay's actions on their lives, highlighting the importance of stringent measures against corporate misconduct.
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