eBay Pays $50M to Silence Critics | Global News

eBay’s paying nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple after a six-year harassment campaign by former employees — complete with live insects, a funeral wreath, and a bloody pig mask — aimed at silencing their critical reporting. The settlement, which includes donations to First Amendment groups, signals a major win for free speech and comes as eBay apologizes for the misconduct of ex-leaders, including the former CEO, while highlighting new policies and leadership changes since 2019. Seven former employees were charged and most pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and conspiracy, bringing this long legal battle to a close. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42b5572efbcd747d